Melancólicos (en. Melancholic)

/melanˈko.likos/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That feels or expresses melancholy.
His melancholic thoughts led him to write poetry.
Sus pensamientos melancólicos lo llevaron a escribir poesía.
Related to melancholy.
The music had a melancholic tone that evoked memories.
La música tenía un tono melancólico que evocaba recuerdos.
People who have a melancholic disposition.
It was a group of melancholics that gathered every afternoon.
Era un grupo de melancólicos que se reunía cada tarde.

Etymology

From the Greek 'melankholía', which means 'black bile'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel melancholic
To experience a deep and often inexplicable sadness.
sentirse melancólico
melancholic music
Music that evokes feelings of sadness or nostalgia.
música melancólica
melancholic thoughts
Reflections that generate a state of melancholy.
pensamientos melancólicos

Related Words

melancholy
A mood state characterized by deep sadness.
melancolía
nostalgia
A feeling of sadness or yearning for the past.
nostalgia
sadness
An emotional state characterized by unhappiness.
tristeza

Slang Meanings

Pessimistic mood state.
Today I feel very melancholic, as if everything is going to go wrong.
Hoy me siento muy melancólico, como si todo fuera a salir mal.
A way of viewing life with sadness.
Sometimes his melancholic attitude affects me.
A veces su actitud melancólica me afecta.