Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
enojo
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈnoxo/
Meaning
- masculine nounanger
Example
Cuando escuché la mentira, sentí un profundo enojo.
When I heard the lie, I felt deep anger.
More examples
Intentó no mostrar su enojo durante la reunión.
He tried not to display his anger during the meeting.
Core concept
A furrowed brow and clenched jaw.
Common phrases
mostrar enojo
display anger
sentir enojo
feel anger
controlar el enojo
control anger
Similar words
enfado: Low-level irritation or petty grumpiness over everyday inconveniences.
rabia: Severe, overwhelming anger that is difficult to keep in check.
furia: Sudden, explosive fury that feels violent and uncontrollable.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento de enfado o ira que surge cuando algo causa molestia, injusticia o frustración.
Word origin
From the verb enojar 'to anger', the noun names the internal feeling or state that results when something provokes annoyance or injustice.
Usage tips
- Used for feelings from mild annoyance to indignation, speakers often use ira or rabia for stronger anger, and common phrases are sentir enojo and me dio enojo.
Other meanings
- indignationnoun
- annoyancenoun
Opposites
- calmacalmnoun
- tranquilidadpeacefulnessnoun
Related words
- enojarmake angryverb
- enojadoangryadjective
- enojónirritableadjective