Furia (en. Rage)

/ˈfuɾia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Extreme anger or rage that can result in violent behaviors.
Her fury was evident when she learned of the betrayal.
Su furia era evidente cuando se enteró de la traición.
Overflowing passion or enthusiasm.
The fury of the crowd encouraged the athletes.
La furia del público animaba a los deportistas.
Uncontrolled and aggressive force.
The fury of the wind broke several branches in the park.
La furia del viento rompió varias ramas en el parque.

Etymology

From Latin 'furia', which means 'anger' or 'madness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give free rein to fury
Allowing anger to be expressed uncontrollably.
dar rienda suelta a la furia
in full fury
In the midst of an outburst of anger.
en plena furia
unleashed fury
Anger that manifests violently.
furia desatada

Related Words

furious
One who is filled with fury.
furioso
to enrage
To provoke fury or anger in someone.
furiar
enraged
One who is in a state of fury.
furiado

Slang Meanings

To be very angry.
He was about to go into a fury when he found out what had happened.
Estaba a punto de entrar en furia cuando supo lo que había pasado.
To have an exaggerated reaction.
It's not a big deal, don't get into a fury over that.
No es para tanto, no te pongas en furia por eso.