essere depresso
/ˈɛs.se.re dɛˈprɛs.so/To experience a period of mental health decline characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy.
Non essere depresso per così poco, la vita va avanti.
Don't be depressed over something so small, life goes on.
Dopo l'esame, si è sentito depresso perché non aveva studiato abbastanza.
After the exam, he felt depressed because he hadn't studied enough.
Used in both clinical and everyday contexts. In psychology, 'depresso' is the adjective form describing the state.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 'essere depresso' with 'avere una depressione'. The former describes a temporary state, while the latter refers to a clinical diagnosis.
⚡Gold Rule
Usage Context
Use 'essere depresso' for situational sadness or temporary low mood. Reserve 'avere una depressione' for clinical depression.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'depressus' (pressed down) + Italian 'essere' (to be). The adjective 'depresso' derives from the past participle of 'deprimere' (to depress), combining 'de-' (down) and 'premere' (to press).
📝Usage Notes
Common in both medical and casual contexts. Avoid using as a synonym for 'triste' (sad) in formal writing unless referring to clinical depression. The phrase is literal and not idiomatic.