Frustrado (en. Frustrated)
/fɾus'tɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Emotional state of discouragement caused by the inability to achieve a goal.
After several failed attempts, he felt frustrated.
Después de varios intentos fallidos, se sintió frustrado.
One who has experienced frustrations in life or in certain situations.
She was always frustrated with her previous job.
Ella siempre estaba frustrada con su trabajo anterior.
A person who frequently experiences frustration.
He is a frustrated man who cannot find his place in the world.
Es un hombre frustrado que no logra encontrar su lugar en el mundo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'frustratus', participle of 'frustra', which means in vain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be frustrated
to feel disappointed or dissatisfied.
estar frustrado
accumulated frustration
to feel a high level of frustration due to multiple obstacles.
frustración acumulada
to drive someone out of their mind
to cause someone to feel frustrated or angry.
sacar a uno de sus casillas
Related Words
frustration
Feeling of dissatisfaction for being unable to reach desired goals.
frustración
disillusionment
Loss of hope in an unfulfilled situation.
desilusión
resentment
Feeling of frustration or anger caused by an affront.
resentimiento
Slang Meanings
To be angry about situations beyond control.
I can't take it anymore, I'm really frustrated with this situation.
No puedo más, estoy bien frustrado con esta situación.
To feel overwhelmed by external pressures.
At the end of the day, he was frustrated by everything that had happened.
Al final del día, estaba frustrado por todo lo que había pasado.