What does it mean word for word?
The word contigo is a contraction of con (with) and ti (you).
Which one should you use?
While estoy enojado contigo is a standard way to express this, you might use Estoy furioso(a) contigo. to mean "I am furious with you" or Me tienes muy cabreado(a). to say "You have me very angry". In some regions, Estoy molesto(a) contigo. is used, though this generally means you are "upset" or "annoyed".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form and the versions using furioso(a) or cabreado(a) are informal. To address someone formally, replace contigo with con usted to say estoy enojado con usted.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, enfadado is more commonly used than enojado to express being angry.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine form enojada. To say "we are angry with you", change the verb to estamos and the adjective to the plural enojados to say estamos enojados contigo.
Did you know?
- The word contigo is actually a historical contraction of the Latin phrase 'cum tecum', which literally translates to 'with you with'.
- The informal phrase cabreado comes from the word for a goat, cabra. In Spanish, the idea of being 'goat-like' is associated with being stubborn or irritable.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, anger is expressed through the phrase me tienes…, which literally means 'you have me'. This shifts the focus from the speaker's feeling to the other person's action of causing that feeling.
Examples in context
- Estoy furioso contigo. ¿Cómo pudiste hacer eso?I am furious with you. How could you do that?
- Me tienes muy cabreado. No quiero volver a verte si sigues así.You have me very angry. I don't want to see you again if you continue like this.
- Estoy enojado contigo por lo que dijiste.I am angry with you for what you said.
- No me hables, estoy enojado contigo.Don't talk to me, I am angry with you.
- Lo siento, pero estoy enojado contigo ahora.I'm sorry, but I am angry with you now.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are arguing in the kitchen.
- ElenaDaniel, estoy enojado contigo.Daniel, I am angry with you.
- Daniel¿Por qué estás enojada?Why are you angry?
- ElenaPorque olvidaste limpiar la cocina.Because you forgot to clean the kitchen.
- DanielLo siento, lo haré ahora mismo.I'm sorry, I'll do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contigo, enojado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
