What does "patético" mean in English?

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Spanish

patético

English

pathetic

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Alternative translations of "patético"

pitiful
lame
maudlin
sentimental

Examples of how to use "patético" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un espectáculo patético.
English
It was a pathetic spectacle.
Spanish
El ensayo fue realmente patético y corto
English
The rehearsal was really pathetic and short.
Spanish
Su intento por ayudar resultó patético hoy
English
His attempt to help was pathetic today.
Spanish
Ese fue un momento patético y triste
English
That was a pathetic and sad moment.
Spanish
No me parece patético tu esfuerzo
English
I don't think your effort is pathetic.

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Fue un espectáculo patético.

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