What is the Spanish word for "sadness"?

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

English

sadness

Spanish

tristeza

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Examples of how to use "sadness" in Spanish

English
A deep sadness filled her heart.
Spanish
Una profunda tristeza llenó su corazón.
English
Her sadness faded after the phone call.
Spanish
Su tristeza desapareció después de la llamada telefónica.
English
Tears showed his deep sadness.
Spanish
Las lágrimas mostraban su profunda tristeza.
English
They spoke softly about their sadness.
Spanish
Hablaron en voz baja sobre su tristeza.
English
Exercise sometimes reduces my sadness.
Spanish
A veces el ejercicio reduce mi tristeza.

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