What is the Spanish word for "pathetic"?

Learn how to say "pathetic" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pathetic

Spanish

patético

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Alternative translations of "pathetic"

lamentable
pobre
despreciable
triste

Examples of how to use "pathetic" in Spanish

English
What a pathetic and weak excuse!
Spanish
¡Qué excusa patética y débil!
English
The movie's ending felt brief and pathetic.
Spanish
El final de la película se sintió breve y patético.
English
She gave a pathetic smile and nodded.
Spanish
Ella sonrió de manera patética y asintió.
English
His excuse for being late sounded pathetic.
Spanish
Su excusa por llegar tarde sonaba patética.
English
They watched the small, pathetic puppy shiver.
Spanish
Vieron al pequeño y patético cachorro temblar.

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