Tristeza (en. Sadness)

/tris'te.θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of sorrow or melancholy.
Sadness overwhelmed her as she remembered the happy moments.
La tristeza la invadió al recordar los momentos felices.
Quality of being sad.
The sadness of the landscape in winter was overwhelming.
La tristeza del paisaje en invierno era abrumadora.
Lack of joy.
The sadness at the party was palpable.
La tristeza en la fiesta era palpable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tristitia', which means 'sadness' or 'melancholy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel sadness
To experience a state of sorrow or discouragement.
sentir tristeza
deep sadness
Intense feeling of melancholy.
tristeza profunda
to cry out of sadness
To express sad emotions through tears.
llorar de tristeza

Related Words

sad
That feels or causes sadness.
triste
sadly
In a sad or lamentable manner.
tristemente
a bit sad
That is slightly sad.
tristón

Slang Meanings

To be down
Since she left him, he has been down because of sadness.
Desde que la dejó, está de bajón por la tristeza.
Vicarious embarrassment
I see that person and it brings me sadness and vicarious embarrassment.
Veo a esa persona y me da tristeza y vergüenza ajena.