tristes
TREES-tes
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This is the plural form of 'triste.' We add '-s' to the singular form because it already ends in a vowel.
Gender Neutrality
The word 'tristes' works for groups of men (ellos) and groups of women (ellas). You don't need to change the ending.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Los chicos están tristos."
Correction: Los chicos están tristes. Since the singular adjective ('triste') ends in 'e', the plural form is the same for masculine and feminine nouns.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar'
Remember to use the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) with 'tristes' when talking about feelings: 'Ellos están tristes.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tristes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'tristes'?
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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'.