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depresión

/deh-preh-SYOHN/

depression

A small person sitting alone on the ground under a large, heavy gray cloud that looms over them.

Depicting depresión as a mental health condition, showing a feeling of being weighed down by a heavy cloud.

depresión(noun)

fC1

depression

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mental health condition

Also:

clinical depression

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medical term

📝 In Action

Después de la pérdida, ella entró en una depresión profunda y necesitó terapia.

B2

After the loss, she entered a deep depression and needed therapy.

Si sientes una depresión prolongada, es crucial buscar ayuda profesional.

C1

If you feel prolonged depression, it is crucial to seek professional help.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tristeza (sadness)
  • melancolía (melancholy)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sufrir de depresión – to suffer from depression
  • superar la depresión – to overcome depression

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Tener' or 'Sufrir'

To express having this condition, you usually use the verbs 'tener' (to have) or 'sufrir' (to suffer): 'Tiene depresión' or 'Sufre de depresión'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Tone and Context

When talking about mental health, use this word with sensitivity, as it is a serious medical term, not just a description of being sad.

An illustration of a dusty, empty main street in a town where all the businesses are closed.

Illustrating depresión as an economic slump, characterized by inactivity and closed businesses.

depresión(noun)

fB2

depression

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economic slump

Also:

slump

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severe economic downturn

,

recession

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economic decline (less severe than depression)

📝 In Action

La Gran Depresión de 1929 fue un periodo de gran pobreza mundial.

B2

The Great Depression of 1929 was a period of great global poverty.

Los analistas temen que la caída del mercado provoque una depresión a largo plazo.

C1

Analysts fear that the market crash will cause a long-term depression.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • crisis (crisis)
  • recesión (recession)

Antonyms

  • auge (boom/peak)
  • prosperidad (prosperity)

Common Collocations

  • depresión económica – economic depression
A clear illustration of a smooth, bowl-shaped dip or hollow in a green, grassy field.

Visualizing depresión as a physical dip or hollow in the earth's surface.

depresión(noun)

fB1

depression

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physical dip or hollow

Also:

hollow

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a low area of land

,

dip

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in a surface

📝 In Action

El agua se acumula en la pequeña depresión del patio.

B1

The water accumulates in the small dip in the patio.

Vimos una gran depresión en el paisaje causada por un antiguo volcán.

B2

We saw a large depression in the landscape caused by an old volcano.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • elevación (elevation)
  • montículo (mound)

Common Collocations

  • depresión atmosférica – low pressure system (weather)

⭐ Usage Tips

Technical Usage

This meaning is often found in scientific fields like meteorology (e.g., 'depresión tropical' for a tropical storm) or geography.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: depresión

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'depresión' in its economic sense?

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Word Family

deprimir(to depress (verb)) - verb
deprimido(depressed (adjective)) - adjective
depresivo(depressive (adjective)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Since 'depresión' is feminine, do I always use 'la' with it?

Yes, 'depresión' is a feminine noun, so you must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la depresión,' 'una depresión profunda').

What is the difference between 'depresión' and 'tristeza'?

'Tristeza' means sadness and is a normal human emotion. 'Depresión' refers to a serious, prolonged medical or psychological state that requires professional attention. It is much more severe than just being sad.