Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Angry" in Italian: arrabbiato/a
arrabbiato/a
Angry in Italian is arrabbiato (ahr-rahb-BYAH-toh) for masculine and arrabbiata for feminine. Say sono arrabbiato/a. The verb form mi arrabbio means I get angry. Soften with seccato/a when you are only annoyed.
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How to pronounce arrabbiato/a
Say it
ahr-rahb-BYAH-toh
/ar.rabˈbja.to/
Arrabbiato stresses BYAH: ahr-rahb-BYAH-toh. Double r and double b are held. Feminine ends in -ta.
"Angry" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| arrabbiato / arrabbiata | angry Adjective agreeing with the speaker or subject. | Adjective agreeing with the speaker or subject. |
| sono arrabbiato/a | I am angry Clear state with essere. | Clear state with essere. |
| mi arrabbio | I get angry Verb arrabbiarsi for the reaction. | Verb arrabbiarsi for the reaction. |
| seccato/a | annoyed Milder than arrabbiato. | Milder than arrabbiato. |
How to use arrabbiato/a in real life
- 1After a delay
Sono arrabbiato per il ritardo.
I'm angry about the delay.
Per marks the reason.
- 2Friend noticing tone
Sembri arrabbiata oggi.
You seem angry today.
Feminine arrabbiata with tu referring to a woman.
- 3Traffic rant
Non sono arrabbiato per questo.
I'm not angry over this.
Negation with sono arrabbiato.
Mistakes English speakers make with arrabbiato/a
Incorrect: Sono arrabbiata (said by a man about himself).
Correct: Sono arrabbiato.
Match the ending to the speaker's gender in self-description.
Incorrect: Sono angry con te.
Correct: Sono arrabbiato/a con te.
Use arrabbiato/a, not English angry.
Good to know
Italians may sound intense in debate without being truly arrabbiati. Watch body language. For a real apology after anger, mi dispiace pairs better than a flat non sono arrabbiato.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Missing a reserved table
ChatPal
Sei arrabbiato per la prenotazione?
Are you angry about the reservation?
You
Un po' arrabbiato, sì. Aspettiamo da mezz'ora.
A bit angry, yes. We've been waiting half an hour.
ChatPal
Capisco. Non arrabbiarti con me però.
I get it. Don't get angry with me though.
You
Tranquillo. Sono arrabbiato col ristorante.
Relax. I'm angry at the restaurant.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Angry" in Italian
How does arrabbiato change?
Arrabbiato, arrabbiata, arrabbiati, arrabbiate. Agree with who is angry.
What is mi arrabbio?
I get angry, from the reflexive verb arrabbiarsi.
How do I say angry with you?
Arrabbiato/a con te (tu) or con lei (formal).
Is seccato the same?
No. Seccato is annoyed; arrabbiato is stronger anger.
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