Rabiar (en. Rage)

/raˈbjaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To experience or manifest rage or intense annoyance.
The child rages when he doesn't get the toy he wanted.
El niño rabia al no conseguir el juguete que quería.
To provoke a state of great discomfort or sadness.
The injustice that occurred in the meeting made him rage.
La injusticia que ocurrió en la reunión le hizo rabiar.
To go mad or lose calm in a frustrating situation.
I can't take it anymore, this traffic makes me rage.
No puedo más, este tráfico me hace rabiar.

Etymology

From Latin 'rabĭa', meaning anger, rage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rage with anger
To experience intense anger.
rabiar de rabia
to rage for
Intense desire or frustration for not having something.
rabiar por
no rabies
Expression used in situations that should not cause anger.
no rabies

Related Words

rage
Feeling of intense anger.
rabia
furious
That is very violent or furious.
rabioso

Slang Meanings

To be very angry.
He is raging because his car was stolen.
Está rabia porque le robaron su coche.
To lose control due to frustration.
It annoys me when they don't pay attention to me.
Me rabia cuando no me prestan atención.