Translation of Spanish word "tristeza" to English
tristeza
/tɾiˈsteθa/
Meaning
Nouna feeling of sadness or sorrow
How to use
Tristeza ('sadness / grief') is feminine. Tristeza profunda — Deep sadness. (Noun form of the adjective triste).
🇬🇧 English
sadness
Example
La tristeza se reflejaba en su música.
The sadness was reflected in her music.
No podía ocultar su tristeza.
She couldn't hide her sadness.
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Common phrases
- llorar de tristeza— to cry with sadness
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The Spanish word "tristeza" means "sadness" in English.
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