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    Tétrico (en. Dismal)

    /ˈtetɾiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has a dark or unsettling character.
    The atmosphere in that horror movie was very grim.
    La atmósfera en esa película de terror era muy tétrica.
    Describes a place that is gloomy or desolate.
    The old castle had a grim appearance.
    El viejo castillo tenía un aspecto tétrico.
    Something that evokes sadness and unease.
    Her voice sounded grim while telling the story.
    Su voz sonaba tétrica al contar la historia.
    Can refer to situations that are disturbing or distressing.
    The news of the accident was grim for everyone present.
    La noticia del accidente fue tétrica para todos los presentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tetricus', which means 'twisted, horrible'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a grim atmosphere
    An environment that generates fear or discomfort.
    un ambiente tétrico
    a grim story
    A narrative that causes unease or horror.
    una historia tétrica
    a grim look
    A facial expression that reflects sadness or wickedness.
    una mirada tétrica

    Related Words

    terrifying
    That causes terror or fear.
    terrorífico
    melancholy
    That is sad and gloomy.
    lúgubre
    macabre
    That is related to death or disturbing situations.
    macabro

    Slang Meanings

    Describes something that is extremely unsettling.
    That series is so grim that I can't sleep.
    Esa serie es tan tétrica que no puedo dormir.
    Used to refer to sad or deadly events in a colloquial manner.
    Last night’s concert was grim after the incident.
    El concierto de anoche fue tétrico después del incidente.