Tristana (en. Tristana)
/trisˈtana/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who experiences sadness.
The sad person feels alone in the crowd.
La tristana se siente sola en la multitud.
A state of prolonged sadness.
Juan's sadness affects him at work.
La tristana de Juan lo afecta en su trabajo.
Something that causes sadness.
The news was a sadness for everyone.
La noticia fue una tristana para todos.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'sad', with the addition of a suffix that indicates belonging or characteristic.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sad life
A life full of sadness.
vida tristana
deep sadness
A deep state of sadness.
tristana profunda
fleeting sadness
A sadness that lasts a short time.
tristana pasajera
Related Words
sad
That feels or conveys sadness.
triste
sadness
Feeling of sorrow or discouragement.
tristeza
sadly
In a sad manner.
tristemente
Slang Meanings
Sad person as a way to refer to someone who is always in a bad mood.
Don't be such a sad person, cheer up a bit.
No seas una tristana, anímate un poco.
Sad person as a term of endearment for someone who tends to be melancholic.
We call my friend 'sad person' when he starts thinking too much.
A mi amigo le decimos tristana cuando se pone a pensar demasiado.