a lágrima→ tearPortuguese word meaning
"a lágrima" is a B1-level Portuguese word meaning "tear". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
20 stories
Example Sentences

The Mysterious Package
Sarah sentiu os olhos se encherem de lágrimas.
Sarah felt tears coming to her eyes.

Pinocchio
Gepeto ficou tão feliz que chorou lágrimas de alegria.
Geppetto was so happy that he cried tears of joy.

Saying Goodbye
Anna estava na rua, contendo as lágrimas.
Anna stood on the street, holding back tears.

The Surprise Visit
Maria sorriu e limpou uma lágrima.
Maria smiled and wiped a tear from her eye.

Sibling Rivalry
Emma sentiu lágrimas nos olhos.
Emma felt tears in her eyes.

The Apology
Maria tinha lágrimas nos olhos.
Maria had tears in her eyes.

The Theater Play
'Concordo. A sua atuação trouxe-me lágrimas aos olhos,' respondeu Emma.
'I agree. Her performance brought tears to my eyes,' Emma replied.

Moving to a New City
Essa noite foi agridoce, cheia de risos e lágrimas.
That evening was bittersweet, filled with laughter and tears.

The Argument
As lágrimas começaram a correr pelas bochechas de Maria.
Tears started rolling down Maria's cheeks.

The Breakup
Sarah acenou com a cabeça, as lágrimas formando-se nos seus olhos apesar de saber que ele tinha razão.
Sarah nodded, tears forming in her eyes despite knowing he was right.

The Graduation Ceremony
A Emma sentiu lágrimas a formarem-se nos seus olhos com estas palavras carinhosas.
Emma felt tears forming in her eyes at these kind words.

Retirement Party
As lágrimas começaram a escorrer pelo seu rosto enquanto olhava à sua volta.
Tears began streaming down her face as she looked around.

Forgiving Someone
Finalmente, Sarah começou a falar com lágrimas nos olhos.
Finally, Sarah started to speak with tears in her eyes.

Retirement Day
Margaret sentiu as lágrimas a formar-se nos olhos.
Margaret felt tears forming in her eyes.

Long Distance Friendship
'Não consigo acreditar que te vais mudar para o Canadá,' disse Emma com lágrimas nos olhos.
'I cannot believe you are moving to Canada,' Emma said with tears in her eyes.

Making Amends
Os olhos de Sarah encheram-se de lágrimas.
Tears began to form in Sarah's eyes.

The Art Gallery
Ela sentiu lágrimas a formarem-se nos seus olhos, mas eram lágrimas de felicidade.
She felt tears forming in her eyes, but they were tears of happiness.

The Old Photograph
Os olhos de sua avó se encheram de lágrimas imediatamente.
Her grandmother's eyes filled with tears immediately.

The Old Diary
As palavras na página estavam borradas por antigas manchas de lágrimas.
The words on the page were blurred by old tear stains.

The Guide Dog
Sarah sentiu lágrimas a formarem-se nos seus olhos enquanto acariciava o seu pelo macio.
Sarah felt tears forming in her eyes as she stroked his soft fur.
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