Adjective and noun
/infeliz/
The word "infeliz" is used to describe a state of unhappiness or misfortune. In Spanish, it often conveys feelings of sadness, disappointment, or a lack of joy. It is used in various contexts, including personal feelings, circumstances, or describing someone who is generally unlucky or in a bad situation.
The frequency of use for "infeliz" is moderate; it is commonly encountered in both oral and written contexts, with a slight tendency towards written contexts such as literature, articles, and formal communication.
Ella se siente infeliz porque no ha logrado sus metas.
She feels unhappy because she hasn't achieved her goals.
A veces, ser infeliz es parte del crecimiento personal.
Sometimes being unhappy is part of personal growth.
"Infeliz" is often used in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish to convey deeper meanings related to unhappiness or misfortune.
Juan es un infeliz porque siempre se queja de su vida.
Juan is an unhappy person because he always complains about his life.
Infeliz por elección
Refers to someone who chooses to be unhappy, often due to their attitude.
Se siente infeliz por elección, no quiere buscar ayuda.
He feels unhappy by choice; he doesn't want to seek help.
Infeliz de corazón
Indicates deep, heartfelt sadness.
La noticia lo dejó infeliz de corazón.
The news left him deeply unhappy.
Infeliz en el amor
Refers to someone who is unhappy in their romantic life.
The word "infeliz" comes from the Latin "infelix," which means "unfortunate" or "unlucky." The prefix "in-" indicates negation, while "feliz" comes from "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Therefore, "infeliz" literally translates to "not happy."