Triste
Example: Estoy triste porque hoy no salí con mis amigos.
Definition
"Triste" describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow often caused by disappointment or loss. It is used to express emotional pain or melancholy, as in the sentence, "Estoy triste porque hoy no salí con mis amigos," meaning "I am sad because I didn't go out with my friends today."
Etymology
The word "triste" comes from the Latin word 'tristis,' which means gloomy or sorrowful. Did you know that the Latin root 'tristis' has influenced many Romance languages, giving rise to similar words for sadness? The journey of "triste" from Latin to Spanish reflects the deep human experience of sorrow.
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"Triste" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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