Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Angry" in Spanish: enojado/a
enojado/a
Note: ES: enfadado/a
Angry is enojado for masculine and enojada for feminine in Latin America. Spain often says enfadado/enfadada instead. Use estar enojado for a current mood.
After an argument
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How to pronounce enojado/a
Say it
eh-noh-HAH-doh / eh-noh-HAH-dah
/enoˈxaðo/
eh-noh-HAH-doh / eh-noh-HAH-dah. Stress HAH. The j in enojado sounds like a strong h.
"Angry" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| enojado / enojada | angry Default in Latin America; agree with gender. | Default in Latin America; agree with gender. |
| enfadado / enfadada | angry Common in Spain for the same idea as enojado. | Common in Spain for the same idea as enojado. |
| estar enojado con | to be angry with Estoy enojado contigo. | Estoy enojado contigo. |
| furioso / furiosa | furious Stronger than enojado. | Stronger than enojado. |
How to use enojado/a in real life
- 1After an argument
Todavía estoy enojado contigo.
I'm still angry with you.
Enojado matches a masculine speaker.
- 2About a friend
Ella está enojada por el retraso.
She is angry about the delay.
Enojada matches ella.
- 3Naming the feeling
Estoy enojado, pero ya pasó.
I'm angry, but it already passed.
Estoy enojado names the mood clearly.
Mistakes English speakers make with enojado/a
Incorrect: Estoy enojada. (said by a man about himself)
Correct: Estoy enojado.
Match your gender: enojado or enojada.
Incorrect: Soy enojado ahora.
Correct: Estoy enojado ahora.
A temporary mood takes estar enojado, not ser.
Good to know
In Latin America enojado is the everyday word; travelers still hear enfadado in Spain. Softening with un poco enojado helps in tense talks. Naming that you feel enojado early can feel more direct than in some English workplaces.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A delayed delivery caused stress
ChatPal
¿Sigues enojado por el paquete?
Are you still angry about the package?
You
Un poco enojado, sí. Perdí la mañana.
A little angry, yes. I lost the morning.
ChatPal
Entiendo. Yo también estaría enojada.
I get it. I'd be angry too.
You
Voy a llamar otra vez mañana.
I'll call again tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Angry" in Spanish
Enojado or enojada?
Enojado for masculine, enojada for feminine. Match the person who feels angry.
Is enfadado wrong in Latin America?
People will understand enfadado, but enojado is the usual Latin American choice.
Ser or estar with enojado?
Estar enojado for a current mood. Ser enojado is not the normal pattern.
How do you pronounce enojado?
eh-noh-HAH-doh. The j sounds like a strong English h.
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