Tristes (en. Sad)

/'tristes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows or feels sadness.
The news of the accident was very sad.
Las noticias del accidente fueron muy tristes.
That causes sadness.
The song has a very sad melody.
La canción tiene una melodía muy triste.
That is in a state of discouragement.
Maria looks very sad today.
Maria se ve muy triste hoy.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tristis', which means 'sad' or 'melancholic'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very sad
Feeling a great sadness.
muy triste
to be sad
Being in a state of habitual sadness.
estar triste
deep sadness
A feeling of very intense sadness.
tristeza profunda

Related Words

sadness
Feeling of sorrow or melancholy.
tristeza
sadly
In a sad manner.
tristemente
sad
That has characteristics of sadness.
triste

Slang Meanings

Sad as a stone
After the breakup, I was sad as a stone.
Después de la ruptura, estaba triste como una piedra.
To be a party pooper
Don’t be a party pooper, we are here to have fun.
No seas un aguafiestas, estamos aquí para divertirnos.