Plaintive in spanish
Lastimero
pronunciation: lɑstimeɹ̩oʊ part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: lɑstimeɹ̩oʊ part of speech: adjective
In gestures
plaintive = quejumbroso, lastimero, plañidero.
Example: Many cats develop a complete vocabulary of mews which range from plaintive through to cheerful greeting.