cried

[/kraɪd/]

verb

chorou

1. past tense of cry; shed tears, especially as an expression of emotion

She cried when she heard the sad news.

Ela chorou quando ouviu a notícia triste.

2. past tense of cry; shouted or called out loudly

He cried for help when he saw the accident.

Ele gritou pedindo ajuda quando viu o acidente.

3. past tense of cry; wept in distress or sorrow

The baby cried all night long.

O bebê chorou a noite toda.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

chorou

most common usage for tears; 'gritou' for shouting

Rio de Janeiro

chorou

standard usage, same as general Brazilian

São Paulo

chorou

standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Portugal

chorou

standard usage; European Portuguese pronunciation slightly different

cried one's eyes out - chorou muito/copiosamente

cried over spilled milk - chorou pelo leite derramado (regret something that cannot be changed)

cried foul - reclamou/protestou (objected to something perceived as unfair)

cried out in pain - gritou de dor

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