mournful

mournful(
morn
-
fuhl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. triste
The picture of a drowned baby was a mournful sight that highlighted the refugee crisis.La foto de un bebé ahogado fue una imagen triste que puso de relieve la crisis de los refugiados.
b. acongojado
Mournful sobs filled the room when we heard the news of our friend's death.La habitación se llenó de sollozos acongojados cuando oímos las noticias de la muerte de nuestro amigo.
c. lúgubre
The mournful sound of the bells signaled the start of the funeral.El sonido lúgubre de las campanas indicó el comienzo del funeral.
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