triste
sad; unhappy
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈtɾiʃ.tɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Triste' is the same form for both masculine and feminine, which makes it easy for learners. It pairs with 'estar' (temporary state) rather than 'ser' (permanent trait) — 'estou triste' means 'I am sad right now,' while 'sou triste' would imply being a fundamentally sad person, which sounds unusual.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou triste porque ele partiu.
I am sad because he left.
O filme era tão triste que chorei.
The movie was so sad that I cried.
Não fiques triste, vai ficar tudo bem.
Don't be sad, everything will be fine.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | tristes |
| masculine_plural | tristes |
| feminine_singular | triste |
| masculine_singular | triste |