Adjective
/depɾiˈmiðo/
The word "deprimido" is an adjective used in the Spanish language to describe a state of sadness or low spirits. It is often used to refer to a mood or emotional state of individuals who are feeling hopeless, melancholic, or experiencing a lack of interest in daily activities. The term can be used both in a medical context, such as in reference to depression as a mental health condition, and in colloquial speech to describe someone who appears to be in low spirits.
The word "deprimido" is commonly used both in oral speech and written context, although it may be found more frequently in discussions related to mental health in written formats like articles and books.
He has been feeling depressed since he lost his job.
Es importante hablar con un profesional si te sientes deprimido.
It is important to talk to a professional if you feel depressed.
Estaba deprimido por el clima gris y lluvioso.
While "deprimido" itself is not a commonly used word in idiomatic expressions, its related terms can be.
Being in depression can affect your work performance.
Caer en la depresión.
After the breakup, he fell into depression.
Tener un bajón emocional.
Since winter started, he has had an emotional low.
Sufrir una crisis emocional.
The word "deprimido" is derived from the Latin word "deprimere," which means "to press down" or "to lower." The prefix "de-" signifies "down" and "premere" means "to press." Thus, figuratively, it relates to being "pressed down" in terms of mood or emotions.