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    Patético (en. Pathetic)

    /paˈtetiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That generates a strong feeling of sadness or compassion.
    His story is truly pathetic; it moves anyone.
    Su historia es realmente patética; conmueve a cualquiera.
    That is ridiculous or lamentable due to its ineptitude.
    The show was so pathetic that we decided to leave.
    El espectáculo fue tan patético que decidimos irnos.
    That denotes or implies a notable misfortune or adversity.
    It was a pathetic attempt to solve the problem.
    Era un patético intento de resolver el problema.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'pathetikos', which refers to what is felt or provokes feelings.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a pathetic spectacle
    An event or situation that is disappointing.
    un espectáculo patético
    a pathetic situation
    Circumstances that cause pity or compassion due to their severity.
    una situación patética

    Related Words

    patheticism
    Quality of what is pathetic; ability to provoke intense emotions.
    patetismo
    compassion
    Feeling of sorrow for someone else's suffering.
    compasión

    Slang Meanings

    Something so bad that it becomes funny.
    That movie was so pathetic that it made me laugh the whole time.
    Esa película fue tan patética que me hizo reír todo el tiempo.
    Describing someone who acts in a ridiculous manner.
    Don't be pathetic, don't act that way in public.
    No seas patético, no te comportes así en público.