lagrima

n. tear, droplet of fluid from the eye

n. tear; dew; drop

v. cry, shed tears of sorrow or pain

n. bead; tear, teardrop; weeping

v. shed tears; weep, cry

= tear.
Ex: The he turned pale, nibbled his lips, and she could see tears in his eyes.
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* contener las lágrimas = hold back + Posesivo + tears.
* enjugar las lágrimas = wipe (away) + tears.
* limpiarse las lágrimas = wipe (away) + tears.
* llorar a lágrima viva = sob + Posesivo + heart out, cry + Posesivo + heart out.
* sangre, sudor y lágrimas = blood, sweat and tears.
* secar las lágrimas = wipe (away) + tears.
* soltar una lágrima = shed + tears.