tristes
“tristes” means “sad” in Spanish (Describing multiple people or things).
sad
Also: unhappy, gloomy
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Mis amigos están tristes porque su equipo perdió el partido.
A1My friends are sad because their team lost the game.
Las canciones que ella canta son muy tristes.
A2The songs she sings are very sad.
Después de la película, todos salieron con caras tristes.
A2After the movie, everyone left with sad faces.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'tristes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *tristis*, which already meant 'sad' or 'gloomy.' It hasn't changed much in thousands of years!
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'tristes' used for both masculine and feminine groups?
The singular form, 'triste', ends in the vowel 'e'. In Spanish, adjectives ending in 'e' are naturally gender-neutral, meaning they stay the same whether describing a male or female noun. When you make it plural, you simply add an 's' to get 'tristes' for both genders.
Can 'tristes' be used to describe things, not just people?
Yes, absolutely! You can use it to describe abstract things like 'noticias tristes' (sad news) or 'películas tristes' (sad movies). If it causes sadness, you can use 'tristes'.