Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Triste
[/ˈtɾistʃi/]
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling sorrow; unhappy.
Que sente tristeza; infeliz.
Example
Ela ficou triste quando soube da notícia.
She became sad when she heard the news.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'tristis', meaning sorrowful, the word 'triste' has maintained a consistent meaning through its evolution into modern Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Triste' is used widely in both written and spoken forms, without regional variations, and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
Literary Heritage
The term is featured prominently in works by authors like Clarice Lispector, who explore themes of sadness and human emotion.