estado de ánimo triste
/estado de animo tɾiste/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "sad mood" is estado de ánimo triste.
The phrase describes a state of feeling unhappy or sorrowful. Depending on the intensity and context, other expressions may be more appropriate: Sentirse apenado implies a sense of distress or sorrow, while Estar deprimido specifically refers to feeling depressed. You might also use ánimo decaído to describe a low or downcast mood.
Which one should you use?
While estado de ánimo triste is a direct translation, you can use ánimo decaído to specifically convey a low or downcast mood. In terms of register, Andar bajoneado is an informal way to say one is feeling down or low, whereas Estar depre is a slang expression used among friends to convey being in a depressed state.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase estado de ánimo triste, the adjective triste follows the noun phrase estado de ánimo to modify the entire concept of the mood.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, saying estoy apenado might be misunderstood as feeling 'embarrassed' or 'ashamed' rather than just having a 'sad mood'.
- Spanish uses two different verbs to express mood: estar for temporary states and andar for a mood that persists or lingers, as in andar bajoneado.
- In Spanish, the word ánimo shares the same root as 'animal' and 'animated', as both come from the Latin 'animus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul'.
Examples in context
- Estoy experimentando un estado de ánimo triste debido a la situación familiar.I am experiencing a sad mood due to a family situation.
- Estoy andando bajoneado por la ruptura con mi pareja.I'm feeling down after breaking up with my partner.
- Su estado de ánimo triste es evidente.His sad mood is evident.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about how they feel.
- MaríaMateo, te noto con un estado de ánimo triste.Mateo, I notice you are in a sad mood.
- MateoSí, María, extraño mucho a mi familia.Yes, María, I miss my family a lot.
- María¿Quieres salir a caminar para distraerte?Do you want to go for a walk to distract yourself?
- MateoMe parece una buena idea, gracias.That sounds like a good idea, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
