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    Cabizbajo (en. Crestfallen)

    /kaβizˈβaxo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has the head bowed down due to sadness or discouragement.
    The boy arrived downcast after receiving a reprimand.
    El niño llegó cabizbajo tras recibir una reprimenda.
    That shows discouragement or dejection.
    His downcast attitude did not go unnoticed among his peers.
    Su actitud cabizbaja no pasó desapercibida entre sus compañeros.
    Description of the state of someone who feels defeated.
    After losing the game, everyone left downcast.
    Después de perder el partido, todos se fueron cabizbajos.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'cabeza' (head) and 'bajo' (down), suggesting an attitude of discouragement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be downcast
    To feel discouraged or sad.
    estar cabizbajo
    to walk with one's head down
    To walk in a dejected manner or with sadness.
    caminar cabizbajo
    downcast gaze
    A gaze that shows sadness or discouragement.
    mirada cabizbaja

    Related Words

    head
    Part of the body that contains the brain and sensory organs.
    cabeza
    discouragement
    Mood state caused by the loss of energy or hope.
    desánimo
    melancholy
    State of deep sadness without apparent cause.
    melancolía

    Slang Meanings

    To be down
    Today I'm feeling down because I have a lot of problems.
    Hoy ando down porque tengo muchos problemas.
    To have a down moment
    After that news, I had a horrible down moment.
    Después de esa noticia, me dio un bajón horrible.