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

deprimente

deh-pree-MEHN-teh

adjectivem or fB1

depressing?causing feelings of sadness or loss of hope

Also:gloomy?referring to an atmosphere or place,dismal?describing poor conditions or results

📝 In Action

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

💡 Grammar Points

One size fits all

This word doesn't change based on gender. Whether you are describing a 'libro' (masculine) or a 'película' (feminine), you always use 'deprimente'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

The 'Depressing' vs. 'Depressed' Trap

Mistake: "Using 'deprimente' to say you are feeling sad."

Correction: Use 'deprimido' for people's feelings and 'deprimente' for the thing that causes the feeling. Say 'Estoy deprimido' (I am depressed), but 'La noticia es deprimente' (The news is depressing).

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Places

Use this word to describe poorly lit rooms or grey, rainy days to sound more like a native speaker.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 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

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.