estavam cheios de lágrimas

were full of tears

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phrase Rare #36,692
were full of tears Often used to describe someone's eyes when they are about to cry or have been crying.
PO: Depois da notícia, os olhos deles estavam cheios de lágrimas.
EN: After the news, their eyes were full of tears.

Os olhos da garota estavam cheios de lágrimas.

The girl's eyes were full of tears.

Os olhos de Tom estavam cheios de lágrimas.

Tom's eyes were full of tears.

Os olhos de Mary estavam cheios de lágrimas.

Mary's eyes were full of tears.

Os olhos dela estavam cheios de lágrimas.

Her eyes were filled with tears.