Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
enfadado
Pronunciation
IPA/enfaˈðaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveangry
Example
¿Por qué estás enfadado?
Why are you angry?
More examples
Se puso enfadado cuando vio la factura.
He got angry when he saw the bill.
Core concept
A reddened face with furrowed brow and tight mouth.
Common phrases
estar enfadado
be angry
estar enfadado con alguien
be angry with someone
ponerse enfadado
get angry
Similar words
enojado: Angry in a way that shows on the face and in attitude.
molesto: Feeling displeased or uncomfortable because of something bothersome.
irritado: Slightly angry and unsettled by petty irritations.
furioso: Overwhelmingly angry, with strong, outward displays of rage.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que una persona siente enojo o molestia en un momento dado, normalmente como reacción a algo y con carácter generalmente pasajero.
Word origin
The adjective derives from the past participle of the verb enfadar ('to anger'), is attested since medieval Spanish, and has an uncertain ultimate origin.
Usage tips
- Spanish typically uses estar enfadado for a temporary feeling and specifies the target with enfadado con + person, while enojado is a common synonym in many regions.