Sollozar
Definition
(verb) To cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Examples
“Ella sollozó sin control cuando su mascota se escapó.”
“Mi hermano pequeño empezó a sollozar en el autobús.”
My little brother started sobbing on the bus.
“No pude dormir, la vecina de arriba sollozaba hasta las tres.”
I couldn't sleep, the neighbor upstairs was sobbing until three.
“Ana sollozaba en silencio junto a la ventana abierta.”
Ana was sobbing quietly by the open window.
“Cuando vio la cuna vacía, su padre se puso a sollozar en la cocina.”
When he saw the empty crib, his father broke down sobbing in the kitchen.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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