lamento

Definitions of lamento
  1. noun
    loud cries made while weeping
    synonyms: gemido, lamentación
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    type of:
    llanto, llorera, lloro
    the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
  2. noun
    an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
    synonyms: ay, crujido, gemido, gruñido, protesta, queja, quejido, quejumbre, retobo, rezongo
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    type of:
    expresión
    the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
  3. noun
    a cry of sorrow and grief
    synonyms: gemido, lamentación, llanto
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