triste /tɾˈiste/ · adjective · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "sad".

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Source term
sad
Translation
triste
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form triste
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
triste + noun / It is triste
Examples
Es triste.
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Example Sentences

Se sintió triste después de la película.

English: She felt sad after the film.

B1 · qualitiesAndEmotions

Estoy triste porque perdí a mi perro.

English: I am sad about losing my dog.

B1 · qualitiesAndEmotions

Parecía triste cuando ella se fue.

English: He looked sad when she left.

B1 · qualitiesAndEmotions

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