piangere→ to cryItalian word meaning
"piangere" is a B1-level Italian word meaning "to cry". Below you can find 11 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Italian conversations.
11 stories
Example Sentences
The Frog Prince
Cominciò a piangere perché pensava che la sua preziosa palla fosse persa per sempre.
She began to cry because she thought her precious ball was lost forever.
New Baby
Era il loro bambino che piangeva per la prima volta.
It was their baby crying for the first time.
Thumbelina
Quando Pollicina si svegliò, era molto spaventata. Cominciò a piangere.
When Thumbelina woke up, she was very scared. She began to cry.
The Thunderstorm
Il fratellino di Emma iniziò a piangere.
Emma's little brother started to cry.
Sibling Rivalry
Emma era devastata e piangeva nella sua stanza.
Emma was devastated and cried in her room.
Studying Abroad
All'aeroporto, sua madre non riusciva a smettere di piangere.
At the airport, her mother could not stop crying.
Alice in Wonderland
Alice si sedette e cominciò a piangere.
Alice sat down and began to cry.
Rumpelstiltskin
La povera ragazza si sedette da sola e cominciò a piangere perché non aveva idea di come filare la paglia in oro.
The poor girl sat alone and began to cry because she had no idea how to spin straw into gold.
The Empty Nest
Una sera, Maria era seduta al tavolo della cucina, piangendo in silenzio.
One evening, Maria sat at the kitchen table, crying quietly.
The Breakup
Si è permessa di piangere liberamente, sapendo che faceva parte del processo di guarigione.
She allowed herself to cry freely, knowing it was part of the healing process.
Forgiving Someone
Tornò a casa e pianse per ore quella notte.
She went home and cried for hours that night.