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    Tétrica (en. Gloomy)

    /ˈte.tɾi.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That includes elements of sadness or unease.
    The movie had a grim atmosphere that scared the audience.
    La película tenía un ambiente tétrico que asustaba a los espectadores.
    Refers to a place that inspires fear or distrust.
    The old castle looked grim at night.
    El viejo castillo tenía un aspecto tétrico durante la noche.
    Describes a behavior or attitude that is gloomy and melancholic.
    Her grim look revealed her deep sadness.
    Su mirada tétrica dejaba entrever su profunda tristeza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tetricus', meaning 'gloomy' or 'sad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a grim atmosphere
    An atmosphere that causes fear or unease.
    una atmósfera tétrica
    grim laughter
    Laughter that is more terrifying than joyful.
    risas tétricas
    to look with grim eyes
    Looking with sadness or overwhelmed by pain.
    mirar con ojos tétricos

    Related Words

    grim
    Related to the grim, that causes horror or sadness.
    tétrico
    melancholic
    State of deep sadness.
    melancólico
    gloomy
    That conveys a sense of darkness and sadness.
    sombrío

    Slang Meanings

    Use of 'grim' in a humorous sense to refer to uncomfortable situations.
    That party was a grim experience, but in the end, we laughed a lot.
    Esa fiesta fue una experiencia tétrica, pero al final nos reímos mucho.
    Referring to someone who always sees the negative in situations.
    Don't be so grim, enjoy the moment.
    No seas tan tétrico, disfruta del momento.