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melancólico (adjective)

Feeling or expressing pensive sadness.

💬 Example

"La música de piano tiene un tono melancólico."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Melon' that is 'Colic' (sick). A sick melon would be very sad and pensive. Melancólico!

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'melancólico' for a broken object. → Using 'roto' or 'estropeado'.

Saying 'Él tiene melancólico'. → Saying 'Él es melancólico' or 'Él tiene melancolía'.

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