Apenar (en. Sadden)
/apeˈnaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause a feeling of sadness or worry to someone.
The news of his accident saddened me deeply.
La noticia de su accidente me apenó profundamente.
To grieve or sadden someone's spirits.
I don't want to sadden my parents with my problems.
No quiero apenar a mis padres con mis problemas.
To feel sorrow or regret for something.
It saddens me to see how he strives without obtaining results.
Me apena ver cómo él se esfuerza sin obtener resultados.
Etymology
From the Latin 'paenāre', which means 'to afflict' or 'to cause sorrow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it saddens me
it makes me sad.
me apena
without causing sorrow
without worrying or grieving someone.
sin apenar
Related Words
sorrow
A feeling of sadness or pain.
pena
affliction
A state of discomfort or suffering.
aflicción
Slang Meanings
to be saddened
She is saddened by the death of her pet.
Ella está apenada por la muerte de su mascota.
to become sad
I don't want to burden you with my problems.
No quiero apunarte con mis problemas.