How to Say "poignant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “poignant” is “patético” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1formal
evoking sadness or regret
Examples
El discurso del anciano sobre la guerra fue profundamente patético.
The old man's speech about the war was profoundly moving (pitiable).
La escena final, con la música lenta, era patética y nos hizo llorar.
The final scene, with the slow music, was moving and made us cry.
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