Enfada (en. Angry)

/enˈfaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of displeasure or discomfort regarding something.
His anger over the injustice was evident in his voice.
La enfada por la injusticia se notó en su voz.
Negative emotional reaction to a situation.
The news caused him great anger.
La noticia le causó una gran enfada.
Expression of anger or annoyance through behavior.
His anger became evident when he shouted.
Su enfada se hizo evidente al gritar.

Etymology

From the verb "enfadar," which comes from the Latin 'infādere,' meaning 'to irritate.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be angry
To feel annoyed or irritated.
estar de enfada
to make someone angry
To cause someone to feel angry.
darle enfada a alguien
momentary anger
Annoyance that lasts a short time.
enfada momentánea

Related Words

to anger
To provoke anger in someone.
enfadar
angry
State of feeling angry.
enojado
irritation
State of discomfort or anger.
irritación

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad mood
Today I'm in a bad mood because someone said something that made me angry.
Hoy estoy de malas porque me dijeron algo que me dio enfada.
To be boiling with anger
After the argument, I was boiling with anger.
Después de la discusión, estaba echando chispas de la enfada.