estoy enojado
/estoi enoxado/from spelling rules
In Spanish, estoy enojado is used to say "I am angry".
This phrase is used to express that you are currently experiencing a state of strong annoyance or hostility. If you want to specify who you are angry with, use the preposition con (for example, estoy enojado con ella means "I am angry with her").
Which one should you use?
The phrase uses the verb estar because it describes a temporary emotional state rather than a permanent personality trait. While enojado is a standard way to express anger, you can also use the synonym enfadado to convey the same meaning.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American contexts, estoy molesto is a common way to express being annoyed or upset, often serving as a slightly softer alternative to enojado.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the speaker. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to estoy enojada.
Did you know?
- If you are extremely angry in Spain, you might say 'estoy de mala leche', which literally translates to 'I am of bad milk'.
- In certain regions of South America, you might hear someone say estoy caliente to mean they are angry, but be very careful, as this is also a common way to say one is 'horny'.
- In many parts of Latin America, the word 'bravo' is used to describe an angry person, such as 'estoy bravo', which can also mean being 'brave' or 'fierce'.
Examples in context
- Estoy enojado.I am angry.This sentence is useful for practicing the basic statement of being angry.Tatoeba #2707013 by cueyayotl, translation #11414242 by Agestur
- Es por eso que estoy enojado con él.That is why I am angry with him.This sentence is useful for practicing how to express being angry with someone using the form estoy enojado.Tatoeba #720066 by darinmex, translation #42973 by CM
- Estoy muy enfadada con tu actitud irrespetuosa.I am very angry at your disrespectful attitude.
- Estoy enojado/a porque siempre me deja de lado.I am angry because you always leave me out.
- Estoy cabreado/a porque perdiste mi libro.I am pissed off because you lost my book.
- No quiero hablar porque estoy enojado.I do not want to talk because I am angry.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is upset because Sofía forgot their plans.
- Sofía¿Por qué no me respondes, Alejandro?Why are you not answering me, Alejandro?
- AlejandroPorque estoy enojado contigo, Sofía.Because I am angry with you, Sofía.
- SofíaLo siento, no fue mi intención.I am sorry, it was not my intention.
- AlejandroNecesito un momento para calmarme.I need a moment to calm down.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
