How to Say "depressing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “depressing” is “deprimente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es deprimente ver la ciudad tan vacía.
It is depressing to see the city so empty.
La película tuvo un final muy deprimente.
The movie had a very depressing ending.
No quiero vivir en un lugar tan deprimente.
I don't want to live in such a gloomy place.
One size fits all
This word doesn't change based on gender. Whether you are describing a 'libro' (masculine) or a 'película' (feminine), you always use 'deprimente'.
The 'Depressing' vs. 'Depressed' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'deprimente' to say you are feeling sad.”
Correction: Use 'deprimido' for people's feelings and 'deprimente' for the thing that causes the feeling. Say 'Estoy deprimido' (I am depressed), but 'La noticia es deprimente' (The news is depressing).
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