sad

feeling unhappy because of something that has happened or is happening

triste, melancólico

• be sad about something
• feel sad

Collocations sad news · sad story

• She was sad to leave her old school.

  Ella estaba triste por dejar su antigua escuela.

unhappy or disappointing, especially because of something that has happened or is happening

triste, desalentador

• be sad about something
• feel sad

Collocations sad situation · sad event

• It's a sad state of affairs.

  Es un estado de cosas triste.

having the color that is like dark blue or grey, and often associated with sadness

grisáceo, sombrío

• be sad (grey/blue)

Collocations sad grey day · sad blue sky

• It was a very sad day.

  Fue un día muy grisáceo.

having an emotional quality that makes people feel unhappy or thoughtful

triste, melancólico (en música)

• be sad music

Collocations sad melody · sad tune

• The song had a very sad quality.

  La canción tenía una cualidad muy melancólica.