wistful

wistful(
wihst
-
fool
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. nostálgico
"Ah, I remember when I was your age," said the old-timer with a wistful smile."Ah, yo me acuerdo de cuando tenía tu edad," dijo el viejo con una sonrisa nostálgica.
b. melancólico
I knew from her wistful expression that she was thinking about how things used to be.Supe por su expresión melancólica que ella estaba pensando en como eran las cosas antes.
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