la

/ˈla.ɣɾi.ma/

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Translation

tear (from eye)

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Word origin

From Latin lacrima ('tear'), an older form being dacrima, related to Greek dakry ('tear').

Origin
Latin
Root
lacrima
English cognates
lachrymose, lacrimal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Plurallágrimas

Examples

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A tear fell down her face in silence.

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I don't want to see another tear.

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The tears covered her whole face.

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Her eyes were full of tears of love.

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My daughter fell asleep with a tear in her eye.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 12: lágrima, cuán, terapia and 6 more words.