Meaning
depression
- a mental health disorder marked by persistent sadness and lack of energy
- an economic slump or downturn
- a sunken area or low-pressure weather system
In a sentence
Molte persone soffrono di depressione senza chiedere aiuto.
Many people suffer from depression without asking for help.
La crisi finanziaria ha causato una grave depressione economica.
The financial crisis caused a severe economic depression.
La depressione non va mai sottovalutata.
Depression should never be underestimated.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| depressione | feminine · singular |
| depressioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Nouns ending in '-sione' or '-zione' in Italian are feminine.