Melancolías (en. Melancholies)

/melanˈkoli.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emotional state characterized by deep sadness and melancholic reflection.
Melancholy invaded her as she remembered her childhood.
La melancolía la invadió al recordar su infancia.
Assumption of a nostalgic feeling for what is lost.
In times of loneliness, she feels melancholies of the past.
En épocas de soledad, siente melancolías del pasado.
Could refer to an artistic work that evokes sadness.
The painting conveys melancholies that touch the soul.
La pintura transmite melancolías que tocan el alma.

Etymology

From the Greek 'melancholia', meaning 'black bile', associated with a state of sadness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

melancholies of the past
Reflections or memories that generate sadness related to earlier times.
melancolías del pasado
immersed in melancholies
Being deeply affected by feelings of sadness.
sumido en melancolías

Related Words

melancholic
That feels or expresses melancholy.
melancólico
melancholy
State of deep sadness, which can be temporary or lasting.
melancolía
nostalgia
Feeling of longing for something from the past.
nostalgia

Slang Meanings

Deep sadness related to lost loves
That song always makes me feel melancholies of my first love.
Esa canción siempre me da melancolías de mi primer amor.
Moments of reflection and sadness
Sometimes I need time alone for my melancholies.
A veces necesito un tiempo a solas para mis melancolías.