sad

triste

Che prova dispiacere perché è successo qualcosa di brutto o è finito qualcosa di bello.

In inglese semplice: Feeling unhappy because something bad has happened or something good has ended.

• I feel sad today.
• She was sad when her dog died.
• Are you sad about leaving school?

Come si usa: sad about something (She is sad about leaving her friends.); sad to do something (I was sad to hear the news.); sad that… (He is sad that you cannot come.)

Sinonimi: unhappy, sorrowful

Contrari: happy

Espressioni comuni: feel sad, sad about something, sad to see, sad to hear

triste

Che fa provare tristezza alle persone.

In inglese semplice: Making people feel unhappy.

• That is a sad story.
• The film had a sad ending.
• We received some sad news yesterday.

Sinonimi: upsetting, saddening

Contrari: cheerful

Espressioni comuni: sad story, sad news, sad ending, sad occasion

triste

Che ha un aspetto che mostra tristezza.

In inglese semplice: Looking as if you feel unhappy.

• The child had sad eyes.
• She gave me a sad smile.
• His sad expression made me worry.

Sinonimi: sorrowful, mournful

Contrari: cheerful

Espressioni comuni: sad face, sad eyes, sad smile