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How do you say "im sad" in Spanish?
Estoy triste
In Spanish, "im sad" is Estoy triste.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Estoy triste' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Estoy triste is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im sad
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How to remember Estoy triste
Tie 'Estoy triste' to a specific memory of im sad happening to you, so the phrase and the moment become one.
Related words
- im happy Estoy feliz
- im scared Tengo miedo
- im angry Estoy enfadado
- im excited Estoy emocionado
- im nervous Estoy nervioso
- im worried Estoy preocupado
- im confused Estoy confundido
- im bored Estoy aburrido
- im in love Estoy enamorado
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Questions about Estoy triste
How do you pronounce Estoy triste?
Say 'Estoy triste' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Estoy triste formal or casual?
Estoy triste is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Estoy triste used in Spanish?
Estoy triste is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im sad).
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"Im sad" in other languages
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