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    Blues (en. Blues)

    /bluːz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A musical genre that combines elements of jazz and American folk music.
    Blues is an art form that reflects the struggles of life.
    El blues es una forma de arte que refleja las luchas de la vida.
    A feeling of sadness or depression.
    After the loss, he had the blues for a few weeks.
    Después de la pérdida, tuvo el blues por unas semanas.
    A style of music with a unique and melodic chord structure.
    The band played a blues that moved everyone present.
    La banda tocó un blues que emocionó a todos los presentes.

    Etymology

    The term 'blues' comes from the expression 'blue devils,' which refers to sadness and despondency.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    feeling blue
    to feel sad or down.
    feeling blue
    the blues
    an emotional state characterized by sadness.
    the blues
    got the blues
    to be in a state of melancholy.
    got the blues

    Related Words

    bluesman
    a musician who plays or sings blues.
    bluesman
    blues-rock
    a mix of blues and rock.
    blues-rock
    blue note
    a musical note played at a lower pitch.
    blue note

    Slang Meanings

    To feel depressed.
    Today I have the blues because the weather is very gray.
    Hoy tengo el blues porque el clima está muy gris.
    To be in a bad emotional state.
    After the breakup, the blues were evident on him.
    Después de la ruptura, se le notaban los blues.