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sad ending

[/sæd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: sad endings
final triste
1. A conclusion or finish to a story, film, or event that is unhappy, disappointing, or emotionally negative
The movie had a sad ending that left the audience in tears.
O filme teve um final triste que deixou o público em lágrimas.
2. An unfavorable or tragic outcome to a situation or relationship
Their love story ended in a sad ending when they had to move to different countries.
A história de amor deles terminou num final triste quando tiveram que se mudar para países diferentes.
Synonyms
tragic endingunhappy endingmelancholic conclusionsomber finalebittersweet ending
Antonyms
happy endingjoyful endingtriumphant endingcheerful conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final triste
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desfecho triste
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
final triste
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a downer of an ending
it didn't end well
a tough pill to swallow
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