How to Say ‘Then tears’ in Italian
Poi lacrime
POY LAH-kree-meh
[POY LAH-kree-meh]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Poi' is a common adverb meaning 'then' or 'later.'
🇮🇹 In Italy: Emotions and tears are often expressed openly in Italian culture, both in real life and art.
Phrase Breakdown
Poi
[POY]
then
Indicates a sequence in time, following a previous event.
Prima l'ho incontrato, poi siamo andati a cena.
First I met him, then we went to dinner.
lacrime
[LAH-kree-meh]
tears
The drops of liquid that come from the eyes typically due to emotion.
Dopo la notizia, sono arrivate le lacrime.
After the news, the tears came.
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