/ˈtɾiste/
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Translation
sad, gloomy, unhappy
Word origin
From Latin tristis ('sad, gloomy').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tristis
- English cognates
- triste
Grammar
Femininetriste
Masc pluraltristes
Examples
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He became very sad when he found out his best friend was moving far away.
abandona .
It is sad to see how that old building in the centre is being left to ruin.
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I become sad every time I hear that very beautiful song.
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The ending of the film left me sad for hours.
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It is a sad but true story.
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