Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
depresivo
Pronunciation
IPA/depɾeˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivedepressive
Example
Hoy me siento depresivo.
Today I feel depressive.
More examples
Ese comentario suena depresivo en este contexto.
That comment is depressive-sounding in this context.
Core concept
A person slumped beneath a long gray cloud, face blank and energy gone.
Common phrases
sonar depresivo
depressive-sounding
aspecto depresivo
depressive look
Similar words
deprimido: Intensely down and emotionally sunk, feeling heavy, hopeless, and withdrawn.
triste: Sad or sorrowful, feeling unhappy or hurt in response to something.
desanimado: Lacking energy and drive, unmotivated and disinclined to take action.
melancólico: Quiet, pensive sadness that feels wistful or gently nostalgic.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica un sentimiento prolongado de abatimiento, pérdida de interés y escasa energía.
Word origin
From Latin deprimere 'press down' via Spanish depresión, with the adjectival suffix -ivo forming depresivo to describe a state or quality of depression.
Usage tips
- Spanish 'depresivo' often has a clinical tone and is used for disorders or causes of depression, while everyday speakers more often say 'deprimido' or 'triste' to describe personal mood.