Cólera (en. Anger)
/ˈko.le.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Violent fury or extreme anger.
His anger was evident when he heard the news.
Su cólera era evidente cuando escuchó la noticia.
Serious infectious disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is especially dangerous in areas with poor hygiene.
La cólera es especialmente peligrosa en áreas con poca higiene.
Etymology
From Latin 'cholera,' which refers to bile and by extension to fury or rage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lose one's temper
to enter a state of extreme anger.
perder la cólera
to shout in anger
to express annoyance loudly.
gritar de cólera
to be angry
to be very angry or upset.
estar en cólera
Related Words
wrathful
a person who gets angry easily.
iracundo
annoyance
state of being angry.
enfado
rage
intense feeling of anger.
rabia
Slang Meanings
To be in a bad mood.
Today I'm angry, so don't talk to me.
Hoy estoy de cólera, así que no me hables.
To be fuming.
He left me waiting and now I'm angry.
Me dejó esperando y ahora estoy de cólera.