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    Patético (en. Pathetic)

    /paˈte.ti.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes a reaction of sadness or inadequacy.
    His speech was so pathetic that we all felt pity for him.
    Su discurso fue tan patético que todos sentimos pena por él.
    That is ridiculous or lamentable due to its quality or situation.
    The show was pathetic; no one stayed until the end.
    El espectáculo fue patético, nadie se quedó hasta el final.
    That shows emotional weakness or insufficiency.
    His pathetic attitude towards the problem didn't help at all.
    Su actitud patética frente al problema no ayudó en nada.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'pathetikos', which means 'that provokes feeling'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a pathetic performance
    A performance that is disappointing or insufficient.
    una actuación patética
    a pathetic argument
    An argument that lacks strength or credibility.
    un argumento patético
    a pathetic situation
    A situation that provokes sadness or compassion.
    una situación patética

    Related Words

    compassion
    Feeling of pity or sympathy for the suffering of others.
    compasión
    ridiculous
    Quality of what provokes laughter or mockery.
    ridículo
    lamentable
    That causes pity or pain.
    lamentable

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme sadness due to a situation.
    That game was so bad it was pathetic.
    Ese juego fue tan malo que fue patético.
    Refers to something that makes no sense or is absurd.
    That idea seems pathetic to me.
    Esa idea me parece patética.