Deprimente (en. Depressing)

/depri'mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That causes sadness or discouragement.
The weather today is very depressing.
El clima hoy es muy deprimente.
That is boring or unstimulating.
The movie was so depressing that I fell asleep.
La película fue tan deprimente que me quedé dormido.
That induces a negative emotional state.
The news about the war is increasingly depressing.
Las noticias sobre la guerra son cada vez más deprimentes.

Etymology

From the verb 'deprimir', which comes from the Latin 'deprimere', meaning to lower or sink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a depressing story
A narrative that evokes sadness.
una historia deprimente

Related Words

depression
Abnormally low mood.
depresión
sadness
Feeling of sorrow or discouragement.
tristeza
melancholy
State of deep and persistent sadness.
melancolía

Slang Meanings

To be down and out
After watching that series, I felt down and out.
Después de ver esa serie, me sentí en la lona.
To be a downer
This situation is a total downer.
Esta situación es un bajón total.