deprimente

deh-pree-MEHN-teh/depɾiˈmente/

“deprimente” means “depressing” in Spanish (causing feelings of sadness or loss of hope).

depressing

Also: gloomy, dismal

Adjectivem or fB1

A single wilted flower in a pot, drooping under a small gray rain cloud.

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Es deprimente ver la ciudad tan vacía.

It is depressing to see the city so empty.

La película tuvo un final muy deprimente.

The movie had a very depressing ending.

No quiero vivir en un lugar tan deprimente.

I don't want to live in such a gloomy place.

Word Connections

Synonyms

triste (sad)
desolador (heartbreaking/bleak)
melancólico (melancholy)

Antonyms

alegre (cheerful)
animado (lively/encouraging)
estimulante (stimulating/uplifting)

Common Collocations

una noticia deprimente – depressing news
un clima deprimente – depressing weather
un espectáculo deprimente – a depressing sight

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "deprimente" in Spanish:

depressing→dismal→gloomy→

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Quick Quiz: deprimente

Question 1 of 1

Which of these would you call 'deprimente'?

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👥 Word Family▼

deprimir(to depress) — Verb

depresión(depression) — Noun

deprimido(depressed) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

frecuenteinteligentevaliente

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'deprimens,' which literally means 'pressing down.' It paints a picture of something heavy that pushes your mood down.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: depressingFrench: déprimant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I call a person 'deprimente'?

Technically yes, but be careful! If you call a person 'deprimente,' you are saying that they are boring or that their personality makes everyone around them feel sad. It's much more common to use it for situations or things.