Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| enojado | /enoˈxado/ |
| enfadado | /enfaˈdado/ |
| cabreado | /kabɾeˈado/ |
Molesto is a versatile term that can mean annoyed, bothered or angry depending on the context. For more intense or specific feelings, you might use colérico to mean furious or indignado to express being outraged.
Which one should you use?
While enojado and enfadado both mean 'angry', they are preferred in different areas: enojado is more common in Latin America, whereas enfadado is more common in Spain.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more intense and formal expression of being furious, use colérico. If you wish to express moral outrage in a formal setting, use indignado. In contrast, cabreado is a slang term used to describe being very angry, similar to the English expression 'pissed off'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the person or group being described. For a female, use enojada. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use enojados.
How do you pronounce it?
/enoˈxado/
Did you know?
- Spanish has the phrase sacar de quicio, which means to make someone angry. It literally means 'to knock someone off their hinge', as if the person were a door.
- In certain Caribbean dialects, a person might say they are picado to mean they are angry or offended, which literally translates to 'stung' like a bee.
- To describe someone who is chronically angry or grumpy, Spanish speakers use the word cascarrabias. It is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of someone grumbling and complaining.
Examples in context
- Mi tío está enojado.My uncle is angry.This sentence shows how to use enojado to describe a person's emotional state.Tatoeba #943844 by hayastan, translation #1003043 by Shishir
- Él aún está enojado.He is still angry.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone remains in an angry state.Tatoeba #3665964 by cueyayotl, translation #292874 by CK
- Sí, él está enojado.Yes, he is angry.This sentence demonstrates a simple way to confirm that someone is enojado.Tatoeba #4332700 by DarkHollow, translation #1901619 by Spamster
- Estoy enojado/enfadado por la falta de respuesta a mi solicitud.I'm angry about the lack of response to my request.
- El cliente está colérico debido al pésimo servicio recibido.The client is furious because of the terrible service received.
- Me siento indignado por la falta de ética en esta empresa.I feel outraged by the lack of ethics in this company.
- Estoy enfadado/enojado contigo porque llegaste tarde.I'm angry with you because you arrived late.
- Estoy molesto porque hiciste promesas que no cumpliste.I'm angry because you made promises you didn't keep.
- Me siento enojado/enfadado por la falta de profesionalismo en esta junta.I feel angry about the lack of professionalism in this meeting.
- Estoy colérico debido a los retrasos constantes en la entrega del proyecto.I'm furious due to the constant delays in project delivery.
- Nos encontramos indignados por la corrupción en el sistema judicial.We are outraged by the corruption in the judicial system.
- Estoy enfadado/enojado contigo porque no cumpliste tu promesa.I'm angry with you because you didn't keep your promise.
- Estoy molesto porque cancelaron el concierto sin previo aviso.I'm angry because they canceled the concert without prior notice.
- 189 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a friend's reaction.
- Elena¿Viste a Luis después de la discusión?Did you see Luis after the argument?
- AlejandroSí, él estaba muy enojado.Yes, he was very angry.
- ElenaPobre Luis, siempre se enoja rápido.Poor Luis, he always gets angry quickly.
- AlejandroEs verdad, pero ahora está más tranquilo.It is true, but now he is calmer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angry” translations and entries enojado, enfadado, cabreado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
