estoy enojado contigo
/estoi enoxado kontiɡo/from spelling rules
To say "I am mad at you" in Spanish, use estoy enojado contigo.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you are feeling angry with them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I am angry with you" because the preposition used is con (with) rather than "at".
Which one should you use?
While enojado is common in Latin America, enfadado is the more frequent way to express being angry in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Estoy cabreado/a contigo is an informal way to express considerable anger, commonly used in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from enojado to enojada.
Did you know?
- The slang term cabreado comes from the word for 'goat' (cabra), suggesting the person is behaving like a stubborn or aggressive animal.
- The word contigo is actually a contraction of the Latin roots cum and tēcum, which translates to 'with you with'.
- In some Latin American countries, saying estoy enojado can be softened by adding un poquito, as expressing raw anger directly is often seen as too confrontational in certain social circles.
Examples in context
- Estoy enfadado contigo por lo que dijiste.I am mad at you for what you said.
- Me siento molesta contigo por tu comportamiento.I feel upset with you for your behavior.
- No estoy contento contigo por no cumplir tu promesa.I am not pleased with you for not keeping your promise.
- Estoy enfadada contigo porque me ignoraste.I am mad at you because you ignored me.
- Estoy enojado contigo porque no cumpliste tu compromiso.I am angry with you because you didn't fulfill your commitment.
- Estoy cabreada contigo por haberte comportado de esa manera.I am pissed off at you for behaving that way.
- No quiero hablar porque estoy enojado contigo.I don't want to talk because I am mad at you.
- Lo siento, pero estoy enojado contigo ahora.I am sorry, but I am mad at you right now.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are arguing in the kitchen.
- ElenaDaniel, estoy enojado contigo.Daniel, I am mad at you.
- Daniel¿Por qué estás enojada, Elena?Why are you angry, Elena?
- ElenaPorque olvidaste lavar los platos.Because you forgot to wash the dishes.
- DanielLo siento mucho, los lavaré ahora.I am very sorry, I will wash them 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.
