pesimismo
/pesimismo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "doom and gloom" can be translated into Spanish as pesimismo.
pesimismo is used to describe a feeling of extreme pessimism and hopelessness regarding the future.
How do you pronounce it?
/pesimismo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, instead of saying someone is a 'pesimista', you might say they are siempre con el pie torcido, implying they approach everything with a negative or difficult attitude.
- While pesimismo describes the state of mind, Spanish speakers often use the phrase ver todo negro to describe the act of feeling 'doom and gloom'. This literally means 'to see everything black'.
- The adjective pésimo is a common relative of pesimismo and is used to describe something as 'the worst' or 'extremely bad', rather than just 'very bad'.
Examples in context
- La conferencia sobre la economía global se vio ensombrecida por un pesimismo generalizado.The conference on the global economy was overshadowed by widespread doom and gloom.
- Las noticias sobre el aumento de la pobreza generaron una sensación de desolación en la sociedad.The news about the increase in poverty created a sense of doom and gloom in society.
- La situación económica se agravó, y ahora hay malos presagios para el futuro.The economic situation worsened, and now there are doom and gloom forecasts for the future.
- No encuentro trabajo y todo parece estar sumido en una oscuridad absoluta.I can't find a job, and everything seems to be immersed in doom and gloom.
- No hay por qué caer en el pesimismo.There is no reason to fall into doom and gloom.
- No me gusta tanto tu pesimismo.I don't like your pessimism so much.
- Su pesimismo es contagioso.His pessimism is contagious.
- Hay demasiado pesimismo en las noticias.There is too much doom and gloom in the news.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing the current economic situation in a cafe.
- AlejandroEl futuro de la economía parece terrible.The future of the economy looks terrible.
- LucíaNo seas tan pesimista, Alejandro.Don't be so pessimistic, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSolo estoy describiendo la realidad.I am just describing reality.
- LucíaPero tu pesimismo no ayuda a nadie.But your pessimism doesn't help anyone.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
