melancólico
melancholic, wistful
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/me.lanˈko.li.ko/
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Cultural Note
Melancólico carries a romantic, almost poetic connotation in Spanish. It's associated with artists, poets, and deep thinkers. In the context of love, being melancólico about a past relationship or a loved one's absence is seen as a sign of deep feeling. Tango and bolero music are steeped in this aesthetic.
📝 Example Sentences
Tiene una mirada melancólica que me cautiva.
She has a melancholic gaze that captivates me.
Me siento melancólico cuando llueve y pienso en ti.
I feel melancholic when it rains and I think of you.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | melancólica |
| masculine | melancólico |
| feminine_plural | melancólicas |
| masculine_plural | melancólicos |