Which one should you use?
While enojado describes the state of being mad, the related verb enojarse is used when you want to describe the process of becoming mad. Additionally, molesto is used for being annoyed or irritated, whereas enojado implies a stronger anger.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word molesto can be used in both formal and informal situations to express that you are annoyed or irritated. In Spain, the word enfadado is a very common alternative used to express being angry.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, enfadado is frequently used as an alternative to enojado.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, enojado must agree in gender and number with the person being described. Use the feminine form enojada for a woman, and the masculine plural form enojados when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/enoˈxado/
Did you know?
- To say someone is 'fuming' or 'livid', Spanish speakers often use the phrase echar chispas, which literally means 'to throw sparks'.
- In some Latin American countries, enojado can be used to describe a 'mad' or 'angry' sea, where the waves are violent and stormy.
- The word molesto can mean both 'annoyed' and 'bothersome'. This means a person can be molesto because they are angry, or they can be molesto because they are annoying others.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué estás enojado?What are you mad about?This sentence is useful for asking the reason for someone's anger.Tatoeba #1368199 by hayastan, translation #1357461 by CK
- No estoy enojado con Tom.I'm not mad at Tom.This sentence shows how to use the preposition con to say you are mad at someone.Tatoeba #3562844 by ficion, translation #3330081 by CK
- ¿Por qué estás tan enojado?Why are you so mad?This sentence is useful for asking about the intensity of someone's anger.Tatoeba #1066983 by hayastan, translation #826488 by odiernod
- Estoy enfadado con su actitudI am mad at your attitude
- Estoy enojada porque rompiste mi vasoI am mad because you broke my glass
- Estoy furioso con el servicio al clienteI am furious with the customer service
- Estoy enfadada contigoI'm mad at you
- Estoy enojado por lo que hicieronI am mad about what they did
- Me siento molesta con tu actitudI feel mad/annoyed with your attitude
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a misunderstanding.
- SofíaPareces muy enojado hoy, Javier.You seem very angry today, Javier.
- JavierSí, estoy enojado por el tráfico.Yes, I am mad about the traffic.
- SofíaNo estés enojado conmigo, por favor.Please don't be angry with me.
- JavierNo estoy enojado contigo, Sofía.I am not mad at you, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry enojado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
