deprimente
/depɾiˈmente/
The English phrase "depressing" is translated into Spanish as deprimente.
The word deprimente is an adjective used to describe something that causes depression or sadness.
Meaning: causing depression or sadness (adj)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the cause of sadness and the person feeling it. Use deprimente to describe something that causes sadness (depressing), but use deprimido to describe a person who feels sad (depressed).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective deprimente is invariant in gender, meaning it stays the same whether describing a masculine or feminine noun. However, it must take the plural form deprimentes to agree with plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/depɾiˈmente/
Did you know?
- While deprimente is used for things, a person feeling this way might be described as estoy en un pozo, meaning 'I am in a well'.
- While deprimente describes a situation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase dar bajón to describe the sudden feeling of being depressed or let down by something.
- Spanish has a related word deprimir which can mean 'to depress' emotionally or 'to push down' physically, like pressing a button.
Examples in context
- Esto es tan deprimente.This is so depressing.This sentence shows how to use deprimente to describe a situation.Tatoeba #1526235 by marcelostockle, translation #1488483 by Spamster
- Lo llaman un libro de gramática inglesa, yo lo llamo una experiencia ardua, enervante y deprimente que empuja los límites de la paciencia humana.They call it an English grammar book, I call it an arduous, soul-draining and depressing experience pushing the limits of human patience.This example illustrates the use of deprimente within a longer, descriptive sentence.Tatoeba #4149094 by Leono, translation #3068275 by eirik174
- Ziri odia los videos deprimentes de Rima.Ziri hates Rima's depressing videos.This sentence demonstrates how deprimente changes to the plural form deprimentes to agree with a noun.Tatoeba #10820266 by Luornu, translation #10819632 by Amastan
- La noticia del accidente fue muy triste.The news of the accident was very depressing.
- El fracaso fue desalentador para él.The failure was depressing for him.
- La película que vimos anoche fue bastante deprimente.The movie we watched last night was quite depressing.
- Este clima tan gris me tiene deprimido.This gloomy weather is depressing me.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a sad movie they just watched.
- ElenaLa película es muy deprimente.The movie is very depressing.
- JavierSí, me puso muy triste.Yes, it made me very sad.
- ElenaNo quiero ver nada así hoy.I don't want to see anything like that today.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “depressing” translations and entries deprimente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
