Adjective
triste
triste , - s
unhappy · sorrowful
Also informal for:
pathetic, sorry
pathetic, sorry
In the Wild
Real-world usage & examples
unhappy, sorrowful
"Estoy triste porque se fue."
I'm sad because he left.
"Es una historia muy triste."
It's a very sad story.
"No me gusta verte triste."
I don't like to see you sad.
pathetic, sorry
"Es un triste intento de disculpa."
It's a pathetic attempt at an apology.
"Gana un triste sueldo."
He earns a pitiful salary.
"Es la triste realidad."
It's the sad reality.