What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
triste
Example
Ella se siente triste por la pérdida de su abuela. [triste: adjective]
Example
El cielo está triste y gris hoy. [triste: adjective]
miserable
Example
I feel miserable when I have a cold. [miserable: adjective]
Example
He's been miserable since his girlfriend broke up with him. [miserable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Miserable is more commonly used in English than triste in Spanish. However, both words are useful for expressing negative emotions and feelings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between triste and miserable?
Both triste and miserable can be used in formal and informal contexts, but miserable may be considered more informal due to its negative connotation.
