tristeza persistente

[tris-TE-za per-sis-TEN-te]
nounfemininepl: tristezas persistentes
persistent sadness
1. A prolonged and continuous state of sadness or melancholy that lasts over an extended period
Her persistent sadness following the loss made it difficult for her to engage in daily activities.
A tristeza persistente dela após a perda dificultava seu envolvimento nas atividades diárias.
2. In medical/psychological contexts, a symptom of depression or dysthymia characterized by ongoing low mood
The patient's persistent sadness was one of the primary indicators of major depressive disorder.
A tristeza persistente do paciente era um dos indicadores primários do transtorno depressivo maior.
In Brazilian culture, 'tristeza persistente' is often discussed in the context of mental health awareness and depression screening. It's recognized in Portuguese-speaking medical communities as a symptom requiring professional intervention. The term reflects the importance of addressing mental health in contemporary Brazilian society, where discussing psychological well-being has become more normalized in recent years.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
melancolia contínuatristeza duradouradesânimo prolongadodepressãoabatimentomorosidadeestado depressivo
Antonyms / Antônimos
alegriafelicidadecontentamentoeuforiaotimismobem-estar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tristeza persistente
Standard term used in medical and psychological contexts
Colloquial Brazilian Portuguese
tristeza que não passa / mágoa que não sai
More casual expression among everyday speakers
Portugal
tristeza persistente
Same term used, though 'melancolia' may be more common in literature
Medical/Academic Portuguese
tristeza persistente / distimia
Clinical terminology; distimia refers to persistent depressive disorder

Related Words

depressãomelancoliadesânimolutoangústiasofrimento psíquicodistimia

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com o coração pesado
estar de luto
carregar uma cruz
ter a alma penada
viver na melancolia
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