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shed tears
[/ʃɛd tɪrz/]
verb phrase
derramar lágrimas
1.
to cry; to produce tears from one's eyes, usually due to emotion such as sadness, joy, or grief
She shed tears when she heard the news of her friend's passing.
Ela derramou lágrimas quando ouviu a notícia da morte de sua amiga.
2.
to weep openly and visibly
The actor shed tears during the emotional scene.
O ator derramou lágrimas durante a cena emocional.
Synonyms
cry
weep
break down
tear up
burst into tears
Antonyms
smile
laugh
remain composed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
derramar lágrimas
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derramar lágrimas
common and widely used
Rio de Janeiro
derramar lágrimas
standard usage
Portugal
derramar lágrimas
formal and standard usage; may also use 'chorar'
Related Idioms & Phrases
cry one's eyes out
break down in tears
have a good cry
not shed a tear
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