depressed

• Describe un estado de gran tristeza, infelicidad o falta de energía y esperanza.

Describes a state of feeling very sad, unhappy, or lacking in energy and hope.

1. Clinical depressionB2formalmedical

   Suffering from a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low mood.

   deprimido (clínicamente)

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Many people with depression find it hard to get out of bed.
   • He has been feeling depressed for several months now.

   Sinónimosdepressivemelancholic

2. Sad or low moodA2informal

   Feeling very unhappy, discouraged, or hopeless.

   Deprimido (tristeza o abatimiento)

   • He felt depressed after failing the exam.
   • She was depressed about losing her job.
   • The rainy weather made everyone feel a bit depressed.

   Sinónimosbluedejecteddespondentdiscourageddishearteneddowndowncastgloomylowmelancholymiserablemorosesadunhappy

   Antónimoscheerfulelatedhappyjoyfuloptimisticupbeat

3. Economic declineB2formal

   Relating to a period of economic downturn or reduced activity.

   Deprimido (en economía)

   • The country's economy is depressed due to the recession.
   • Sales figures are depressed compared to last year.
   • The depressed housing market has affected many families.

   Sinónimosdullflatrecessionaryslowsluggishsoftstagnantweak

   Antónimosboomingflourishingprosperousthriving

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de causar tristeza o abatimiento en alguien, o de reducir el nivel, la actividad o el valor de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel sad or lowering the level or value of something.

1. Make sad or gloomyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sad, discouraged, or emotionally low.

   deprimir

   • The bad news depressed him for days.
   • Rainy weather often depresses her mood.
   • Constant criticism can depress a person's spirit.

   Sinónimosburdencast downdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendismayoppresssaddenweigh down

   Antónimoscheerelateuplift

2. Reduce economic activityB2formalbusiness

   To cause a decline in economic activity, prices, or values.

   Deprimir (la economía)

   • The recession depressed the housing market.
   • High interest rates can depress consumer spending.
   • The crisis depressed stock prices significantly.

   Sinónimoscoolcurbdampendecreasediminishlowerreducerestrainslowweaken

   Antónimosboostencouragestimulate

3. Press down physicallyB1formal

   To push or press something downward.

   Presionar hacia abajo

   • Depress the clutch pedal to change gears.
   • He depressed the button to start the machine.
   • Depress the lever gently to release the lock.

   Sinónimosbear down oncompresslowerpresspress downpushpush downweigh down

   Antónimoselevateliftraise