What is the Spanish word for "sorrow"?

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

English

sorrow

Spanish

tristeza

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Examples of how to use "sorrow" in Spanish

English
Her heart was filled with deep sorrow.
Spanish
Su corazón estaba lleno de profunda tristeza.
English
She hid her sorrow behind a small smile.
Spanish
Escondió su tristeza detrás de una pequeña sonrisa.
English
He felt deep sorrow after the news.
Spanish
Sintió una profunda tristeza después de la noticia.
English
Sorrow filled the room at the funeral.
Spanish
La tristeza llenó la habitación en el funeral.
English
They shared their sorrow with close friends.
Spanish
Compartieron su tristeza con amigos cercanos.

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