Translation of Spanish word "triste" to English
triste
/ˈtɾis.te/
Meaning
AdjectiveEmotionally negative. Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
How to use
Triste ('sad') is an adjective. Same form for masculine/feminine, plural: tristes.
🇬🇧 English
sad
Example
La película fue muy triste.
The movie was very sad.
No estés triste, todo irá bien.
Don't be sad, everything will be fine.
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Common phrases
- historia triste— sad story
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What does the Spanish word "triste" mean?▼
The Spanish word "triste" means "sad" in English.
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