Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
cólera
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkoleɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounanger
Example
No pude controlar mi cólera.
I couldn't control my anger.
More examples
Las protestas reflejaron la cólera de la población.
The protests reflected the people's anger.
Core concept
A hot, sudden rush of rage.
Common phrases
poner en cólera
infuriate
cólera popular
public anger
ataque de cólera
fit of rage
Similar words
enojo: Everyday irritation or displeasure that feels like mild anger.
enfado: Brief feeling of annoyance that passes quickly.
ira: Impulsive, intense anger that rises suddenly.
rabia: Violent, fierce anger that shows in harsh words or forceful actions.
Definition in Spanish
Ira intensa; sentimiento de enfado profundo que suele expresarse con gestos o palabras fuertes.
Word origin
Derives from Greek kholé 'bile' via Latin cholera and reflects the ancient idea that excess bile produces violent temper, with the same form later applied to the medical disease.
Usage tips
- Stronger and more dramatic than everyday enojo or enfado, so it tends to appear in emphatic, literary, or formal contexts rather than casual conversation.