What is the Spanish word for "tear"?

Learn how to say "tear" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tear

Spanish

lágrima

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Alternative translations of "tear"

rasgar
desgarrar
romper

Examples of how to use "tear" in Spanish

English
A single tear ran down her face.
Spanish
Una sola lágrima le recorrió la cara.
English
A single tear rolled down her cheek.
Spanish
Una sola lágrima rodó por su mejilla.
English
He wiped away a tear quietly.
Spanish
Él se secó una lágrima en silencio.
English
She felt a tear form during the movie.
Spanish
Ella sintió que se le formaba una lágrima durante la película.
English
The photo had a small tear.
Spanish
La foto tenía una pequeña rasgadura.

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