How to Say "dejected" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dejected” is “abatido” — B1 level.
Examples
Se sentía abatido después de recibir las malas noticias.
He felt dejected after receiving the bad news.
Caminaba con la mirada abatida y los hombros caídos.
He walked with a downcast gaze and slumped shoulders.
El equipo regresó abatido tras la derrota en la final.
The team returned discouraged after the loss in the final.
Using 'Estar' for Moods
Use 'estar' with 'abatido' when describing how someone feels right now, as it describes a temporary emotional state.
Matching Gender
Remember to change the ending to 'abatida' if you are describing a woman or a feminine noun.
Abatido vs. Cansado
Mistake: “Using 'abatido' to mean just 'sleepy'.”
Correction: Use 'abatido' for deep emotional sadness or total exhaustion, not just being ready for bed.
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