deprimido
“deprimido” means “depressed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
depressed, down
Also: low-spirited
📝 In Action
Después de la noticia, Juan estuvo deprimido por semanas.
B1After the news, Juan was depressed for weeks.
Si te sientes deprimida, es importante buscar ayuda.
B2If you feel depressed, it's important to seek help.
No es que esté deprimido, solo estoy cansado.
B1It's not that I'm down, I'm just tired.
sunken, low-lying
Also: depressed
📝 In Action
El terreno deprimido se llena de agua cuando llueve.
C1The low-lying ground fills with water when it rains.
Hay una cicatriz deprimida en su frente.
C2There is a sunken scar on his forehead.
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Quick Quiz: deprimido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'deprimido' to describe a physical location?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *deprimere*, which literally means 'to press down' or 'to sink.' This perfectly explains both the emotional meaning (feeling pressed down or low) and the physical meaning (being lower than the surroundings).
First recorded: Mid-15th century (as the verb deprimir)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'deprimido' and 'deprimente'?
'Deprimido' describes someone who *feels* sad (He is depressed). 'Deprimente' describes something that *causes* sadness (It is depressing). For example, 'La película era deprimente' (The movie was depressing), which made me feel 'deprimido' (depressed).