Tristísima (en. Very sad)

/trisˈtisma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Extremely sad.
Her face reflected a very sad expression upon receiving the news.
Su rostro reflejaba una expresión tristísima tras recibir la noticia.
That causes profound sadness.
The movie was so very sad that several viewers began to cry.
La película fue tan tristísima que varios espectadores comenzaron a llorar.
Refers to a very negative emotional state.
The current economic situation is very sad for many families.
La situación económica actual es tristísima para muchas familias.

Etymology

Derives from Latin 'tristissimus', the superlative of 'tristis', meaning 'sad'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be very sad
To feel very sad or desolate.
estar tristísima
very sad life
A life full of sadness and misfortune.
vida tristísima
very sad smile
A smile that reflects deep sadness.
sonrisa tristísima

Related Words

sad
That feels or shows sadness.
triste
sadness
Feeling of sorrow or misfortune.
tristeza
to lament
To express sadness or regret about something.
lamentarse

Slang Meanings

To be in intense depression.
She is very sad, she hasn't left the house in weeks.
Ella está tristísima, no ha salido de casa en semanas.
To feel bad about a breakup.
After breaking up with her boyfriend, she was very sad for days.
Después de dejar a su novio, estaba tristísima por días.