Kilo Lingo

/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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