What is the Spanish word for "sad"?

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

English

sad

Spanish

triste

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Examples of how to use "sad" in Spanish

English
Feeling sad is a normal emotion.
Spanish
Sentirse triste es una emoción normal.
English
She felt sad after the movie ended.
Spanish
Ella se sintió triste después de que terminó la película.
English
His eyes looked sad in the photo.
Spanish
Sus ojos parecían tristes en la foto.
English
I’m sad because my friend moved away.
Spanish
Estoy triste porque mi amigo se mudó.
English
They grew sad when the music stopped.
Spanish
Se entristecieron cuando la música se detuvo.

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