enojado con
/enoxado kon/from spelling rules
To say "mad at" in Spanish, use enojado con.
The phrase is used to express that a person is feeling angry or annoyed with a specific person. If the feeling is more of a mild annoyance rather than full-blown anger, you can use molesto con instead.
Which one should you use?
In Spain, you will more commonly hear enfadado con used instead of enojado con.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase Me da bronca is a common way to say "It makes me angry". In Mexico, Estoy encabronado/a contigo can be used to convey extreme anger, but be aware that it is highly offensive and vulgar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the person who is feeling the anger. For example, use enojada con if a woman is mad, enojados con if a group of men (or a mixed group) is mad.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the preposition "de" when translating "mad at" to the Spanish enojado de. Always use the preposition con.
Did you know?
- The word enojado comes from nojo, an old word for 'disgust' or 'nausea'. Being 'mad at' someone was originally described as feeling a physical sense of sickness.
- In some regions, instead of saying they are 'mad at' someone, people say estoy picado, which literally means 'I am stung' or 'I am pecked'.
- The preposition con in enojado con shares the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'with', meaning 'along with' or 'near'.
Examples in context
- No estoy enojado con Tom.I'm not mad at Tom.This sentence is useful for saying you are not mad at Tom using enojado con.Tatoeba #3562844 by ficion, translation #3330081 by CK
- Jamás estuve enojado contigo.I was never mad at you.This sentence is useful for saying you were never mad at someone using enojado con.Tatoeba #3081912 by marcelostockle, translation #2546784 by CK
- Aún estoy un poco enojado contigo.I'm still a little mad at you.This sentence is useful for saying you are still a little mad at someone using enojado con.Tatoeba #4377583 by pchamorro, translation #3620124 by CK
- Estoy enojado/a contigo porque llegaste tarde a la reunión importante.I'm mad at you because you arrived late to the important meeting.
- Estoy furioso/a contigo por no invitarme a tu fiesta.I'm furious with you for not inviting me to your party.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a recent argument.
- Javier¿Sigues enojado conmigo por lo de ayer?Are you still mad at me about yesterday?
- ElenaSí, estoy muy enojado contigo.Yes, I am very mad at you.
- JavierLo siento, no fue mi intención.I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention.
- ElenaEstá bien, ya te perdono.It's okay, I forgive you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, enojado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
