Madden
/madden/from spelling rules
The Spanish verb Madden means to make angry.
Meaning: to make angry (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/madden/
Did you know?
- Spanish has the word desquiciar, which means both to madden someone and to literally remove a door from its frame.
- In some Latin American countries, cabrear is a common way to say 'to madden' and originates from the behavior of a cabra or goat, which is known for its erratic and aggressive nature.
- If you want to say someone is driving you crazy with anger, you can say they are sacando de mis casillas, which translates to 'pushing me out of my little boxes' or rooms.
Examples in context
- Me enfada que no cumplas tus promesas.It maddens me that you don't keep your promises.
- Tus constantes interrupciones me irritan.Your constant interruptions madden me.
- ¡Me enfurece tu actitud desconsiderada!Your inconsiderate attitude maddens me!
- Me da rabia que siempre llegues tarde.It maddens me that you're always late.
- Me encabrita que siempre te olvides de tus compromisosIt maddens me that you always forget your commitments.
- Tu comportamiento me enfada muchísimo.Your behavior maddens me a lot.
- Me irrita que siempre llegues tarde a las reuniones.It maddens me that you're always late to meetings.
- ¡Ese ruido constante me enfurece!That constant noise maddens me!
- Me da rabia que nunca cumplas tus promesas.It maddens me that you never keep your promises.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a difficult coworker.
- AlejandroElla siempre interrumpe mis presentaciones.She always interrupts my presentations.
- SofíaSé que eso puede madden a cualquier persona.I know that can madden any person.
- AlejandroExacto, ya no sé qué hacer.Exactly, I don't know what to do anymore.
- SofíaIntenta hablar con ella mañana, Alejandro.Try talking to her tomorrow, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
