triste
sad
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈtris.te/
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Cultural Note
Triste is the same in both masculine and feminine singular forms, changing only in the plural (tristi). Italian songs often explore the theme of tristezza — from Neapolitan classics to modern cantautori (singer-songwriters) like Fabrizio De André.
📝 Example Sentences
Perché sei così triste oggi?
Why are you so sad today?
È una storia molto triste.
It's a very sad story.
Mi sento triste quando piove.
I feel sad when it rains.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | tristi |
| masculine_plural | tristi |
| feminine_singular | triste |
| masculine_singular | triste |