la
feminine
/tɾisˈte.θa/
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Translation
sadness, sorrow
Word origin
From triste ('sad') plus the noun-forming suffix -eza, from Latin tristitia, from tristis ('sad'). The same root gives English 'triste'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tristitia
- English cognates
- triste
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraltristezas
Examples
gran despedirme .
I felt a great sadness when saying goodbye to my friends.
.
The sorrow in his eyes said it all.
, convirtió .
With time, the sadness turned into calm.
¿ tanta ?
Why is there so much sadness in that song?
.
Do not let sadness keep you company all day.
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