triste
everyday
Sad in Mexican Spanish is triste, and it works for men and women alike. The word apenado in Mexico often means embarrassed, so it does not always mean sad.
Meaning: unhappy (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| triste | everyday |
| apenado | sorry or ashamed |
You say estoy triste for a mood and es muy triste for a sad story. A noun is tristeza. People also use me dio tristeza to say something made them sad.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Estoy apenado in Mexico often means "I am embarrassed" or "I am sorry about it", not "I am sad".
Did you know?
- Spanish uses estar triste for a passing mood and ser triste for something that is sad by nature, such as a song or a story.
Examples in context
- Estoy muy triste por la noticia.I am very sad about the news.
- Me dio tristeza ver que se fue.It made me sad to see him go.
Example conversation
Nora comforts her friend Beatriz after a loss in Aguascalientes.
- NoraBea, te veo muy triste.Bea, you look very sad.
- BeatrizSí, extraño mucho a mi abuela.Yes, I miss my grandmother a lot.
- NoraAquí estoy para lo que necesites.I am here for whatever you need.
