tristeza

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sadness

Noun tristeza f (plural tristezas)

Examples

Vi la marca de tristeza que se había quedado grabada en su rostro.

Her sadness was written all over her face.

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Me da tristeza escucharlo.

I am sad to hear it.

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Las guerras no traen paz; al contrario, traen dolor y tristeza a ambos bandos.

War doesn't bring on peace; on the contrary, it brings pains and grief on both sides.

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La mujer, hundida en la tristeza, fue consolada por sus amigos.

The grieving woman was consoled by her friends.

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Esto demuestra que lo que separa la felicidad de la tristeza es solo la actitud.

This shows that happiness and sadness are only separated by attitude.

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Contestó con un aire de tristeza.

He answered with a sad air.

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La Sirenita suspiró y con tristeza miró su cola de pez.

The little mermaid sighed and looked sadly at her fish tail.

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No nos enteramos de su tristeza.

We didn't take notice of her sorrow.

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Su rostro refleja indignación y tristeza en vez de ira.

Her face reflecting disgust and sadness, rather than anger.

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Sus ojos estaban llenos de tristeza.

Her eyes were full of sadness.

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