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light sadness
[/laɪt ˈsædnəs/]
noun
tristeza leve
1.
A mild or subtle feeling of sorrow or melancholy that is not intense or deeply felt
She felt a light sadness when watching the sunset, remembering old friends.
Ela sentiu uma tristeza leve ao observar o pôr do sol, lembrando de velhos amigos.
2.
A gentle, transient emotional state characterized by slight unhappiness or wistfulness
There was a light sadness in his voice when he talked about leaving home.
Havia uma tristeza leve em sua voz quando falava sobre sair de casa.
Synonyms
melancholy
wistfulness
mild sorrow
slight unhappiness
gentle sadness
soft melancholy
Antonyms
joy
happiness
elation
cheerfulness
delight
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tristeza leve
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
uma tristeza pequena
Colloquial alternative emphasizing mildness
São Paulo
tristeza leve
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
tristeza ligeira
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a touch of sadness
bittersweet feeling
melancholic mood
a pang of sorrow
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