deprimido
/deh-pree-MEE-doh/
depressed
When referring to an emotional state, deprimido means 'depressed'.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement is Key
Since this is an adjective, you must make sure it matches the person you are describing: 'Estoy deprimido' (if you are male) or 'Estamos deprimidas' (if the group is all female).
Use with 'Estar'
You almost always use 'deprimido' with the verb 'estar' because it describes a temporary (or changing) emotional state, not a permanent characteristic.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser'
Mistake: "Soy deprimido."
Correction: Estoy deprimido. Using 'ser' (Soy) would suggest that being depressed is a defining, permanent part of your personality, which is generally not the intended meaning.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stronger than 'Triste'
'Deprimido' is a much stronger word than 'triste' (sad). Use it only when describing a deep, clinical, or prolonged sadness.
When describing a physical surface, deprimido means 'sunken'.
deprimido(adjective)
sunken
?physical surface
,low-lying
?geographical area
depressed
?describing a hollow or cavity
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Physical Features
In this context, 'deprimido' describes a physical attribute of a surface or area, meaning it is lower or hollowed out compared to its surroundings.
⭐ Usage Tips
Technical Context
Reserve this meaning for specialized conversations about geography, construction, or anatomy, as using it casually might be misunderstood for the emotional meaning.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deprimido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'deprimido' to describe a physical location?
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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).