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1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.
After chopping onions, Sarah's eyes began to water and several tears fell onto her handkerchief. Después de picar cebollas, los ojos de Sarah empezaron a llenarse de lágrimas y varias gotas cayeron sobre su pañuelo.
2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.
The careless handling of the fabric caused a large tear in the seam, which will need to be repaired before it can be worn again. El manejo descuidado del tejido causó una gran rotura en la costura, que necesitará ser reparada antes de poderse volver a usar.
3. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking.
The annual holiday party is always a tear, with plenty of food and drinks to go around. La fiesta de fin de año es siempre un éxito, con mucha comida y bebida para todos.
4. the act of tearing.
The tear in the fabric was caused by a careless mistake during the sewing process. (In this sentence, "tear" refers to the act of ripping or pulling apart the fabric.) La rotura en la tela se produjo por un error imprudente durante el proceso de costura. (Note: "rotura" is used instead of "llaga", as it better conveys the meaning of "tear" as an act of ripping or pulling apart, rather than a small hole.)
