Meaning
tear (from the eyes)
- tear (drop of fluid secreted from the eyes)
In a sentence
Una lacrima mi è scesa sulla guancia.
A tear ran down my cheek.
Aveva le lacrime agli occhi per l'emozione.
She had tears in her eyes from emotion.
Non è uscita neanche una lacrima.
Not even one tear came out.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lacrima | feminine · singular |
| lacrime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular after verbs like versare or asciugare: versare una lacrima. Plural lacrime is common for repeated or visible tears.
- In fixed expressions, Italians often prefer piangere over using lacrima directly: piangere a dirotto is more natural than forcing lacrima.
- Common in both literal and figurative language: una lacrima sul viso, lacrime di gioia, lacrime amare.