Spanish Word · Beginner
triste
sad
Pronunciation: TREES-teh
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
Example
Se puso triste al escuchar la noticia.
She became sad upon hearing the news.
Practice tips
- Practice triste out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for beginner-level learners.