el triste
sad · sad one
Que siente pena o dolor emocional.
Definition & meaning
Triste means sad or unhappy, describing a person who feels sorrow or something that causes or expresses sadness.
It can also mean gloomy, dreary, or pitiful, depending on the context.
Grammar & Word origin
Triste is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is tristes .
It comes from Latin tristis, meaning “sad” or “gloomy.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: afligido suggests deeper distress; melancólico suggests a lingering, reflective sadness.
- Antonyms: alegre means “cheerful”; feliz means “happy.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Estoy triste hoy.adjective
I am sad today.
Ella está triste por su examen.adjective
She is sad about her exam.
Mi gato parece triste hoy.adjective
My cat seems sad today.
Los niños están tristes en clase.adjective
The children are sad in class.
La triste de la foto es mi hermana.noun
The sad one in the photo is my sister.
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