Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
angustioso
Pronunciation
IPA/aŋgusˈtjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveuneasy
Example
Vivimos momentos angustiosos antes de la noticia.
We had uneasy moments before we heard the news.
More examples
Recibimos un mensaje angustioso anoche.
We received a worrying message last night.
Core concept
A tight, suffocating moment.
Common phrases
relato angustioso
uneasy account
mensaje angustioso
worrying message
diálogo angustioso
anxious dialogue
Similar words
preocupado: Persistent worry about problems or risks that keeps the mind occupied.
estresado: Mental and physical exhaustion from prolonged pressure or heavy demands.
nervioso: Acute nervous tension causing trembling, restlessness, or visible shakiness.
ansioso: Restless, uneasy anticipation while waiting for a specific outcome or event.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe una situación o un momento que provoca angustia, inquietud o sufrimiento emocional.
Word origin
From Latin angustus 'narrow' via the noun angustia 'tightness, anxiety' plus the adjectival suffix -oso, originally meaning 'full of anxiety'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for events or periods; to describe a person's state use estar angustiado/a rather than calling the person angustioso.