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mild sorrow
[maɪld ˈsɑroʊ]
noun phrase
pl: mild sorrows
tristeza leve
1.
a gentle or slight feeling of sadness or grief; moderate melancholy without intense pain
She felt a mild sorrow when her childhood home was sold.
Ela sentiu uma tristeza leve quando sua casa de infância foi vendida.
2.
a subdued emotional state of regret or disappointment
There was a mild sorrow in his eyes as he recalled the past.
Havia uma tristeza leve em seus olhos ao se lembrar do passado.
Synonyms
gentle sadness
slight melancholy
soft grief
light sadness
subdued sorrow
Antonyms
deep sorrow
intense grief
profound sadness
joy
happiness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tristeza leve
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
uma tristezinha
informal diminutive form often used colloquially
São Paulo
tristeza suave
more formal and literary variation
Portugal
mágoa suave
preferred term in European Portuguese, emphasizing the bittersweet nature
Related Idioms & Phrases
a touch of sadness
a hint of sorrow
a pang of regret
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