A2 — Elementarynoun
tristezza
sadness; sorrow
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
malinconiadoloredispiaceremestizia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
gioiafelicitàallegria
Usage note
'Tristezza' is the noun; the adjective is 'triste'. 'Che tristezza!' = What a shame/How sad! (exclamation of disappointment).
Example
"Sento una grande tristezza quando penso a quella storia."
"I feel great sadness when I think about that story."
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