Spanish word

infeliz

Pronunciation

IPA/infeˈliθ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunhappy

Example

No quiero que estés infeliz.

I don't want you to be unhappy.

Illustration for infeliz (unhappy)

More examples

A veces parece infeliz aunque sonríe.

Sometimes he seems unhappy even though he smiles.

Core concept

Person with a downcast expression.

Common phrases

  • estar infeliz

    be unhappy

  • sentirse infeliz

    feel unhappy

  • parecer infeliz

    seem unhappy

Similar words

triste: Feeling sad or sorrowful, an immediate emotional response.
deprimido: Feeling deeply low and persistently down in mood.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a una persona o situación que carece de felicidad o bienestar emocional.

Word origin

It comes from Latin in- 'not' plus felix 'happy' and keeps the sense of lacking happiness in Spanish.

Usage tips

  • Saying 'eres infeliz' can sound like a judgment; 'no está feliz' or 'se siente triste' are gentler ways to describe someone's feelings.

Other meanings

  • unluckyadjective

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