Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
mustio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmustjo/
Meaning
- adjectivelistless
Example
Él se ve mustio después del examen.
He looks listless after the exam.
More examples
Tras la noticia, su expresión quedó mustia.
After the news, his expression became listless.
Core concept
A person slumped in a chair with downcast eyes and limp posture.
Common phrases
verse mustio
look listless
mostrarse mustio
appear listless
mirada mustia
listless look
Similar words
triste: Sad and emotionally low, showing a sorrowful facial expression.
desanimado: Lacking motivation and interest, unwilling to take action.
abatido: Physically and mentally drained, showing collapsed energy and defeat.
decaído: Looking downcast and diminished, with a sagging face or tired expression.
Definition in Spanish
Indica falta de energía o animación en personas, plantas u objetos, con apariencia apagada o marchita.
Word origin
From Latin mustum 'grape must' plus a suffix yielding mustius, the word conveys being drained of juice and therefore withered or listless.
Usage tips
- Looks like English musty but means withered or listless rather than moldy, and it commonly appears with estar to mark a temporary lack of energy.
Other meanings
- wiltedadjective
Opposites
- enérgicoenergeticadjective
- animadoanimatedadjective