Cabreado (en. Angry)

/kaˈβɾe.a.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
In relation to a person who feels betrayed or disappointed.
His friend left him angry for not keeping his promise.
Su amigo lo dejó cabreado por no cumplir su promesa.
Referring to a tense or conflictive atmosphere.
The discussion left everyone angry in the office.
La discusión dejó a todos cabreados en la oficina.
State of anger or irritation.
He was angry because they didn't notify him about the meeting.
Estaba cabreado porque no le avisaron de la reunión.

Etymology

From the verb 'cabrarse', which comes from 'cabra', in the sense of being as angry as a goat when feeling threatened or provoked.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be angry
To feel very angry or upset about something.
estar cabreado
to get angry
To start feeling angry or irritated.
ponerse cabreado

Related Words

to anger
To provoke anger or annoyance in someone.
cabrear
to get angry
To get angry or irritated.
cabrearse

Slang Meanings

To be very angry.
Today I am angry with my boss for how he treated me.
Hoy estoy cabreado con mi jefe por cómo me trató.
To be difficult to calm down or reason with.
After what happened, he is angry and cannot be spoken to.
Después de lo que pasó, está cabreado y no se le puede hablar.