poignant

BrE /ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ AmE /ˈpɔɪn.ənt/

adjective en → es

1 EMOTIONAL [attributive], [predicative] B2

causing strong feelings of sadness, especially because something has made you think about past events or experiences that are no longer possible

conmovedor, emotivo, conmoverse

  • a poignant memory/moment

Collocations poignant memories of childhood · a poignant moment in the film

  • The song brought back some very poignant memories.

    La canción evocó recuerdos muy conmovedores.

2 PROFOUND [attributive], [predicative] C1

having a deep and serious meaning or significance; touching the heart deeply

profundo, significativo, conmovedor

  • a poignant message/lesson

Collocations poignant lessons from history · a poignant message about life

  • The speech was a poignant reminder of the importance of peace.

    El discurso fue un recordatorio conmovedor de la importancia de la paz.