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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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This word is part of lesson 57.