How to Say "triste" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “triste” is “down” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1informal
feeling low or sad
Examples
Hoy me siento un poco down.
I feel a bit down today.
No estés down, todo se va a arreglar.
Don't be down, everything is going to be okay.
Esa película me puso muy down.
That movie made me feel very down.
Borrowed Words and Gender
Since 'down' is borrowed from English, it doesn't change if you are a boy or a girl. It stays 'down' for everyone.
Verbs for Emotions
Use 'estar' (to be) or 'sentirse' (to feel) with this word, just like you would with other mood words.
Don't use it for directions!
Mistake: “Mira hacia down.”
Correction: Mira hacia abajo.
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