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“upset” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoturbar · disgusto

Pronunciation

IPA/enoˈxaɾ/

Example

No quiero enojar a mi madre.

I don't want to upset my mother.

Illustration for enojar (upset)

How to say “upset” in Spanish

“Upset” in Spanish is enojar.

One person speaking sharply while another's face tightens in anger.

Full entry for enojar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with enojar

Su tono rudo puede enojar a la gente.

His harsh tone can upset people.

Tips for using enojar

  • This verb is transitive and usually takes the personal a before a human direct object, as in enojar a María, and the reflexive enojarse means to become angry rather than to make someone angry.

Other Spanish words for “upset”

Su comentario me turba.

His comment upsets me.

Sentí un disgusto al ver el resultado.

I felt upset when I saw the result.

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