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B1 verb #8,000 가장 일반적인 11분 분량

indignarse

상위 8,000

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설명 indignarse in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'indignarse' is a bit advanced, but you can understand it as a very strong form of 'estar enfadado' (to be angry). Think of it as being 'super angry' because something is not fair. You won't use it often yet, but you might see it in simple news stories. It is a reflexive verb, so it uses 'me', 'te', 'se'. Example: 'Yo me indigno' means 'I get very angry because of something unfair.' Remember, it's about things being 'not okay' or 'not fair.' If your friend takes your toy without asking, you might 'indignarte.' It's more than just being sad; it's feeling that a rule was broken. Focus on the 'me/te/se' part first. This is a regular verb ending in -ar, so it follows the same patterns as 'hablar' or 'cantar.' Just add the reflexive pronoun before the verb. You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet, just recognize that it's a 'justice-based' anger. Practice saying 'Me indigno' when you see something unfair in a cartoon or a book. It's a good way to start expressing deeper feelings in Spanish beyond just 'feliz' or 'triste.'

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At the A2 level, you should start recognizing 'indignarse' as a specific type of anger related to unfairness. You can use it in the present tense to talk about things that bother you. For example, 'Me indigno cuando hay mucha basura en el parque.' Notice the 'me' at the beginning. You can also use it in the past tense (preterite) to talk about a specific time you got angry: 'Ayer me indigné mucho con las noticias.' It's a regular -ar verb, so conjugating it is easy if you know 'hablar.' The key at this level is distinguishing it from 'enojarse.' While 'enojarse' is for general anger, 'indignarse' is for when you feel something is 'injusto' (unfair). You might hear it in conversations about school, work, or the neighborhood. 'Mi madre se indignó porque el supermercado estaba cerrado.' It shows a higher level of Spanish because you are being more specific about *why* you are angry. Try to use it once or twice in your writing tasks when describing a problem. It will make your Spanish sound more natural and descriptive. Remember the structure: [Pronoun] + [Verb]. Me indigno, te indignas, se indigna, nos indignamos, os indignáis, se indignan. It's a great verb for expressing your opinions on simple social issues.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'indignarse' to express opinions and emotional reactions to more complex situations. This is where the verb really becomes useful. You should be comfortable using it with the preposition 'por' or 'ante.' For example, 'Muchos ciudadanos se indignan ante la corrupción.' You should also start using the 'indignar' + 'que' + subjunctive construction: 'Me indigna que no haya más carriles bici en la ciudad.' This is a classic B1 grammar point—expressing emotion about a situation involves the subjunctive. You can also use the adjective 'indignado' (outraged/indignant) to describe people: 'Los vecinos están indignados por el ruido.' At this level, you can use 'indignarse' to participate in debates about social issues, environment, or politics. It's a powerful word for 'taking a stand.' You should also be aware of the noun 'indignación' (indignation/outrage). 'Hay mucha indignación en las redes sociales.' Using 'indignarse' instead of 'enfadarse' shows that you understand the nuances of Spanish vocabulary. It moves you away from basic descriptions toward more analytical and ethical expressions of your worldview. Practice combining it with other B1 structures like 'Es una vergüenza que...' or 'No es justo que...' to build a strong repertoire for expressing moral disapproval.

At the B2 level, 'indignarse' should be a regular part of your vocabulary for discussing social, political, and ethical topics. You should understand its historical and cultural weight, especially in the context of Spanish social movements like the 'Indignados.' You can use it fluently in various tenses, including the conditional and the imperfect subjunctive: 'Me indignaría que el gobierno no hiciera nada.' You should be able to distinguish 'indignarse' from more formal synonyms like 'exasperarse' or 'sublevarse' and more informal ones like 'cabrearse.' At this level, you can use the word to analyze characters in literature or film, discussing their 'indignación' as a character trait. You should also be adept at using the verb in its non-reflexive 'gustar-style' form to emphasize the cause of the outrage: 'Lo que más me indigna es la hipocresía de los políticos.' This structure is very common in persuasive speaking and writing. You should also be able to use the word in complex sentences with multiple clauses. For example: 'Aunque mucha gente se indigne, pocos están dispuestos a actuar para cambiar las cosas.' This level of nuance—balancing the emotion of 'indignación' with other logical connectors—is a hallmark of B2 proficiency. You are not just expressing an emotion; you are using that emotion as a tool for argument and social commentary.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'indignarse' should be precise and stylistically varied. You should understand the subtle differences between 'indignarse', 'escandalizarse', and 'ofenderse', and choose the correct one based on the context of moral vs. social vs. personal offense. You can use 'indignarse' in highly formal contexts, such as academic essays or professional reports, to describe public sentiment or ethical failures. You should also be familiar with idiomatic expressions and the word's use in high-level journalism. For example, you might use 'indignarse' to discuss 'la estética de la indignación' in modern art or media. You can use it in the passive voice or in impersonal 'se' constructions: 'Se suele indignar el público ante tales muestras de arrogancia.' Your command of the subjunctive with 'indignarse' should be flawless, even in complex past scenarios: 'Hubiera sido normal que se indignaran si hubieran sabido la verdad desde el principio.' At this level, 'indignarse' is not just a verb; it's a concept you can deconstruct. You might discuss the 'límites de la indignación' or how 'la indignación' can be a catalyst for social change. Your ability to use the word to convey irony or sarcasm is also a sign of C1 mastery: '¡Vaya, ahora se indigna después de haber hecho lo mismo durante años!' This level of sophistication shows you truly 'feel' the language and its moral weight.

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At the C2 level, 'indignarse' is a word you can manipulate with total mastery, using it to convey the finest shades of meaning. You understand its etymological roots in 'dignity' and can use this to create powerful rhetorical effects. You can use the word in literary or philosophical discussions about the nature of justice and human emotion. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker's, including the use of the word in rare or archaic tenses if the context demands it. You can play with the word's register, perhaps using it in a mock-heroic way or to critique the 'cultura de la indignación' in contemporary society. You are comfortable using all related forms—indignante, indignación, indignado—and can weave them into complex, elegant prose. For example: 'La indignación, lejos de ser un mero arrebato pasional, se erige en este texto como el último reducto de la dignidad humana frente a la opresión.' You can also use it to describe very specific, nuanced emotional states that combine outrage with other feelings like sadness, resignation, or resolve. At this level, you don't just 'know' the word; you own it. You can use it to lead a protest, write a manifesto, or critique a legal ruling with equal ease and precision. The word 'indignarse' becomes a key in your vast linguistic keyboard, used only when exactly that note of moral gravity is required.

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A reflexive verb used to express moral outrage or righteous anger in response to perceived injustice or unfair treatment.
Commonly used in social and political contexts, emphasizing a violation of dignity or ethical standards rather than personal annoyance.
Requires reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) and often triggers the subjunctive mood when followed by a clause.
Key synonyms include 'enfadarse' and 'enojarse', but 'indignarse' carries a heavier, more principled connotation of 'outrage'.

The Spanish verb indignarse is a sophisticated and emotionally charged term that translates most directly to "to become indignant" or "to be outraged." Unlike the general term for anger, enojarse, indignarse carries a specific connotation of moral or ethical offense. When a Spanish speaker uses this word, they are not just saying they are mad; they are communicating that their sense of justice, fairness, or dignity has been violated. It is the reaction one has to a systemic injustice, a blatant lie, or a cruel act.

Semantic Core: The core of the word lies in the Latin root 'dignus' (worthy). To indignarse is to react to something perceived as 'in-dignus' (unworthy). It is the emotional response to the lack of dignity in a situation.
Social Context: You will frequently hear this word in political discourse, social activism, and serious debates. It is the hallmark of the 'protester' or the 'citizen' who demands better from their institutions.
Register: It is a mid-to-high register word. While common in daily speech, it sounds more educated and precise than 'cabrearse' (slang) or 'enfadarse' (neutral).

Es imposible no indignarse ante tanta desigualdad social en el mundo moderno.

Los ciudadanos se indignaron cuando supieron que el político había mentido descaradamente.

Me indigna que trates a los empleados de esa manera tan despectiva.

No te indignes conmigo; yo solo estoy transmitiendo el mensaje que me dieron.

Ella suele indignarse rápidamente cuando presencia cualquier tipo de maltrato animal.

Emotional Nuance: This verb often implies a physical reaction: a sharp intake of breath, a stern look, or a passionate speech. It is not a passive anger; it is an active rejection of a situation.

Common Subjects: The subject is usually a person or a group of people ('la población', 'los vecinos', 'el público'). It is rarely used for animals unless personifying them.

To truly master indignarse, one must understand that it is a bridge between the personal and the political. It is how Spanish speakers express that their values have been crossed. Whether it is a mother indignada by the school's lack of safety or a nation indignada by corruption, the word serves as a powerful tool for social critique and personal boundary setting. In recent history, the word gained even more prominence through the 'Movimiento de los Indignados' in Spain (also known as 15-M), where thousands of citizens took to the streets to express their outrage at the economic crisis and political system, cementing the word's place in modern sociological terminology.

Using indignarse correctly requires attention to its reflexive nature and the prepositions that typically follow it. As a pronominal verb, you must conjugate the reflexive pronoun to match the subject. For example, 'Yo me indigno', 'Tú te indignas', 'Ellos se indignan'.

The 'Ante' Construction: The preposition 'ante' (in the face of) is very common. 'Me indigno ante la injusticia' (I am outraged in the face of injustice). This suggests a confrontation with a situation.
The 'Por' Construction: 'Por' is used to indicate the cause. 'Se indignaron por el aumento de los precios' (They were outraged by/because of the price increase).
The 'Con' Construction: Use 'con' when the outrage is directed at a person. 'No te indignes con tu hermano' (Don't get outraged at your brother).

Cuando vio el grafiti en la iglesia, el cura se indignó profundamente.

Nos indignamos al escuchar las mentiras del portavoz oficial durante la rueda de prensa.

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive: 'Indignar' can also be used like 'gustar' to say 'something outrages me.' In this case, it is not reflexive: 'Me indigna su actitud' (His attitude outrages me). 'Me' is an indirect object here.

¿Te indignas por cualquier tontería o solo por cosas importantes?

El pueblo se ha indignado tras conocerse la sentencia judicial que consideran injusta.

Ella se indignó tanto que abandonó la reunión sin decir una sola palabra más.

Tense Usage: In the preterite ('se indignó'), it marks the moment the outrage began. In the imperfect ('se indignaba'), it describes a habitual state or a background feeling of outrage during a period of time.

Mastering the syntax of indignarse allows you to express complex moral stances. Whether you are using the reflexive form to focus on the person's reaction or the 'gustar-like' form to focus on the cause of the outrage, the word remains a potent indicator of ethical boundaries. Remember that 'indignarse' is a regular -ar verb in its conjugation, making it relatively easy to form across different tenses once you have the reflexive pronouns down. It is also worth noting that the adjective 'indignado/a' is very common, often used as a noun to refer to protesters in a social movement.

In the Spanish-speaking world, indignarse is a word that transcends the private sphere and enters the public forum. You will hear it most frequently in the news, particularly when anchors are describing public reaction to a scandal or a tragedy.

Media and Journalism: Headline: 'La comunidad se indigna ante el cierre del hospital local.' News reports often use it to summarize the collective mood of a neighborhood or a demographic group.
Political Activism: The '15-M' movement in Spain was literally called 'Los Indignados.' This has permanently linked the word to grassroots political organizing and the demand for democratic transparency.
Literature and Formal Writing: In novels, an author might use 'indignarse' to describe a character's internal moral compass. It signals that the character has high standards or a strong sense of self-worth.

Es el momento de indignarse y salir a las calles a defender nuestros derechos básicos.

Me indigna que se gaste tanto dinero en armas cuando hay gente pasando hambre.

El escritor se indignó ante la censura que sufrió su última novela en varios países.

No podemos quedarnos de brazos cruzados; debemos indignarnos colectivamente.

La opinión pública se indignó tras la filtración de los audios comprometedores.

Workplace Dynamics: In a professional setting, a manager might say 'Me indigna la falta de profesionalidad' to express serious disappointment that goes beyond simple annoyance. It implies the employee failed a basic ethical standard of work.

Formal Debates: In television debates, you'll hear pundits say 'Me indigna su hipocresía' to call out an opponent's double standards. It's a high-impact way to discredit an argument based on moral grounds.

Beyond these formal contexts, indignarse is also used in families to describe a parent's reaction to a child's serious misbehavior, such as lying or stealing. It signals that the parent isn't just 'mad' (enojado) but deeply disappointed in the child's character. In summary, wherever there is a clash between what 'should be' and what 'is' in a moral sense, you will find the word indignarse.

Even for intermediate learners, indignarse can be tricky due to its reflexive nature and its specific semantic boundaries. One of the most common errors is treating it like a non-reflexive verb when describing a person's state.

Omission of the Reflexive Pronoun: Incorrect: 'Él indignó con la noticia.' Correct: 'Él se indignó con la noticia.' Without the 'se', the verb would mean 'to outrage someone else', which is much less common in that structure.
Overuse for Minor Issues: Learners often use 'indignarse' for trivial annoyances. If you say 'Me indigno porque no hay leche', it sounds overly dramatic and slightly comical. Use 'me molesta' or 'me fastidia' for small inconveniences.
Confusing it with 'Dignarse': 'Dignarse' means 'to deign' or 'to condescend to do something.' While they share a root, their meanings are opposites. 'No se dignó a saludarme' (He didn't even deign to say hello) is very different from 'Se indignó al saludarme' (He was outraged when he said hello).

Es un error común indignarse por cosas que no tienen importancia real en la vida.

No te indignes si te digo la verdad; a veces la verdad duele pero es necesaria.

Muchos estudiantes se indignan cuando el examen es mucho más difícil de lo anunciado.

¿Por qué se indigna tanto el jefe cuando alguien llega cinco minutos tarde?

Me indignó ver cómo tiraban comida a la basura en el restaurante de lujo.

Preposition Confusion: Learners sometimes use 'en' (indignarse en). This is generally incorrect. Stick to 'ante', 'por', or 'con'. 'Me indigno por lo que hiciste' is correct; 'Me indigno en lo que hiciste' is not.

Pronunciation Error: The 'gn' sound in Spanish is not like the 'gn' in 'gnaw' or 'sign.' It is two distinct sounds /g/ and /n/. Make sure to pronounce the 'g' clearly: in-dig-nar-se.

By avoiding these pitfalls, you will use indignarse with the precision and gravity it deserves, ensuring your Spanish sounds natural and emotionally accurate. If you find yourself wanting to express that something is 'not right' on a fundamental level, indignarse is your best friend, provided you remember the 'se' and the subjunctive!

Spanish has a rich vocabulary for expressing anger, and knowing the differences between indignarse and its synonyms is key to reaching C1/C2 fluency.

Indignarse vs. Enojarse/Enfadarse: 'Enojarse' (Latin America) and 'enfadarse' (Spain) are the general words for 'to get mad.' They can be used for anything from a broken toy to a serious fight. 'Indignarse' is reserved for moral outrage.
Indignarse vs. Enfurecerse: 'Enfurecerse' means to become furious or enraged. It suggests a high intensity of anger, often bordering on loss of control. 'Indignarse' is more controlled and intellectual; you are angry because you have analyzed the situation and found it wanting.
Indignarse vs. Escandalizarse: 'Escandalizarse' means to be shocked or scandalized. While 'indignarse' focuses on the unfairness, 'escandalizarse' focuses on the violation of social norms or decency. A grandmother might be 'escandalizada' by a short skirt, but 'indignada' by a corrupt politician.

Es posible indignarse sin necesidad de enfurecerse ni perder los papeles.

No me indigna tu opinión, me indigna que intentes imponérmela por la fuerza.

Se indignó tanto que escribió una carta de protesta al director del periódico.

En lugar de indignarse, ella prefirió actuar y buscar una solución al problema.

¿Te indignas de verdad o solo estás siguiendo la corriente de las redes sociales?

Other Alternatives: 'Molestarse' (to be bothered/annoyed), 'Irritarse' (to get irritated), 'Exasperarse' (to get exasperated). These all lack the moral weight of 'indignarse'.

The 'Ofenderse' Connection: 'Ofenderse' (to take offense) is personal. You are offended because someone insulted *you*. You are 'indignado' because someone did something *wrong* in general, even if it doesn't affect you personally.

Understanding these synonyms allows you to paint a more precise picture of your emotional state. While 'enojarse' is the workhorse of Spanish anger, 'indignarse' is the scalpel—a precise tool for expressing moral disapproval. By choosing 'indignarse', you elevate the conversation from a mere emotional reaction to a principled stand.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word is directly built from 'dignus' (worthy). So when you are 'indignado', you are literally saying that a situation is 'unworthy' of you or of human standards.

발음 가이드

UK /in.diɣˈnaɾ.se/

US /in.diɣˈnɑɾ.se/

The primary stress is on the third syllable: in-dig-NAR-se.

라임이 맞는 단어

quedarse amarse pararse quejarse enfadarse alejarse sentarse mirarse

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'g' as a hard English 'g' as in 'goat'. It should be softer.
Pronouncing 'gn' like the 'ny' in 'canyon' (ñ). It's two distinct sounds: g + n.
Adding an 's' sound to 'indignar' in the wrong place.
Forgetting to stress the 'nar' syllable in the infinitive.
Pronouncing the final 'e' like an English 'ee' (indignar-see).

난이도

독해 3/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'indignant'.

쓰기 5/5

Requires mastery of reflexive pronouns and the subjunctive mood.

말하기 4/5

Requires correct pronunciation of 'gn' and proper placement of 'se'.

듣기 3/5

Usually clear in context, especially in news or debates.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

enfadarse enojarse injusto justicia dignidad

다음에 배울 것

sublevarse escandalizarse reivindicar protestar quejarse

고급

exasperación encono afrenta vilipendio oprobio

알아야 할 문법

Reflexive Verbs

Yo me indigno, tú te indignas, él se indigna...

Subjunctive with Emotions

Me indigna que la gente no recicle.

Prepositions with Verbs

Indignarse *ante* la injusticia / Indignarse *por* el ruido.

Gustar-like usage

Me indignan sus mentiras (His lies outrage me).

Adjective agreement

Estamos indignados (masculine plural).

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Yo me indigno cuando mi hermano rompe mis juguetes.

I get outraged when my brother breaks my toys.

Present tense, reflexive.

Ella se indigna porque no tiene su regalo.

She gets outraged because she doesn't have her gift.

Third person singular reflexive.

Nosotros nos indignamos con la televisión.

We get outraged with the TV.

First person plural reflexive.

Tú te indignas por la comida fría.

You get outraged by the cold food.

Second person singular reflexive.

Ellos se indignan en el parque.

They get outraged in the park.

Third person plural reflexive.

Me indigno si no puedo jugar.

I get outraged if I can't play.

Reflexive 'me' + present tense.

El gato no se indigna, solo tiene hambre.

The cat doesn't get outraged, it's just hungry.

Negative reflexive.

¿Te indignas tú también?

Do you get outraged too?

Interrogative reflexive.

Me indigné mucho ayer cuando vi las noticias.

I got very outraged yesterday when I saw the news.

Preterite tense.

Mis padres se indignan si llego tarde a casa.

My parents get outraged if I arrive home late.

Present tense, plural subject.

¿Por qué se indignó el profesor en la clase?

Why did the teacher get outraged in class?

Preterite tense, third person.

Nos indignamos por el precio del pan.

We get outraged by the price of bread.

Present tense, 'por' preposition.

Ella se indignaba cada vez que alguien mentía.

She used to get outraged every time someone lied.

Imperfect tense for habitual action.

No te indignes, solo fue un pequeño error.

Don't get outraged, it was just a small mistake.

Negative imperative.

Se indignaron al ver que el parque estaba sucio.

They got outraged upon seeing that the park was dirty.

Preterite tense with 'al' + infinitive.

Me indigna ver a la gente tirar basura.

It outrages me to see people throwing trash.

Indignar used like 'gustar'.

Me indigna que los políticos no digan la verdad.

It outrages me that politicians don't tell the truth.

Requires the subjunctive 'digan'.

Se indignaron ante la falta de respeto de los jóvenes.

They were outraged at the lack of respect from the young people.

Use of 'ante' for confrontation.

Es normal indignarse cuando ves una injusticia tan grande.

It's normal to get outraged when you see such a big injustice.

Infinitive used after 'es normal'.

Nos indignamos por la forma en que trataron al cliente.

We were outraged by the way they treated the customer.

Preposition 'por' + noun phrase.

Ella se ha indignado con su jefe por el despido injusto.

She has become outraged with her boss over the unfair dismissal.

Present perfect tense.

Si no nos indignamos ahora, nada cambiará nunca.

If we don't get outraged now, nothing will ever change.

Conditional 'si' clause.

Me indignó que nadie me avisara del cambio de planes.

It outraged me that nobody warned me of the change of plans.

Preterite + subjunctive 'avisara'.

Los vecinos se están indignando por las nuevas obras.

The neighbors are getting outraged by the new construction work.

Present continuous with reflexive.

Lo que realmente me indigna es la indiferencia de la sociedad.

What really outrages me is the indifference of society.

Relative clause 'Lo que...'.

Se indignó de tal manera que rompió el contrato allí mismo.

He got so outraged that he tore up the contract right then and there.

Consecutive clause 'de tal manera que'.

Muchos se indignaron al saber que el dinero público se malgastó.

Many were outraged to learn that public money was wasted.

Preterite + 'al' + infinitive.

Me indigna que se atreva a venir aquí después de lo que hizo.

It outrages me that he dares to come here after what he did.

Subjunctive 'atreva' after emotion.

A pesar de indignarse, decidió mantener la calma y negociar.

In spite of getting outraged, he decided to stay calm and negotiate.

Concessive clause with 'a pesar de'.

Es comprensible que te indignes ante tales acusaciones falsas.

It's understandable that you get outraged at such false accusations.

Subjunctive 'indignes' after 'es comprensible'.

Se han indignado colectivamente contra la nueva ley de educación.

They have collectively become outraged against the new education law.

Present perfect + 'contra'.

Me indignaría muchísimo si descubriera que me has mentido.

I would be very outraged if I found out that you lied to me.

Conditional + imperfect subjunctive.

La opinión pública se indignó ante la tibieza de la respuesta oficial.

Public opinion was outraged at the lukewarm nature of the official response.

Formal register, 'tibieza' noun.

No es de extrañar que el autor se indigne ante tal plagio descarado.

It is no wonder that the author is outraged at such blatant plagiarism.

Idiomatic 'No es de extrañar que'.

Se indignó profundamente, sintiendo que su honor había sido mancillado.

He was deeply outraged, feeling that his honor had been sullied.

Literary register, past participle 'mancillado'.

Me indigna sobremanera que se prioricen los beneficios sobre las personas.

It outrages me exceedingly that profits are prioritized over people.

Adverb 'sobremanera' for emphasis.

Tras indignarse, los trabajadores iniciaron una huelga indefinida.

After becoming outraged, the workers began an indefinite strike.

Temporal clause with 'tras' + infinitive.

Cualquier persona con un mínimo de ética se indignaría ante esto.

Any person with a minimum of ethics would be outraged at this.

Conditional for hypothetical moral stance.

Resulta indignante que todavía existan tales prejuicios en nuestra era.

It is outrageous that such prejudices still exist in our era.

Adjective 'indignante' as a predicate.

Se indignó al percatarse de que lo habían estado engañando durante años.

He became outraged upon realizing that they had been deceiving him for years.

Verb 'percatarse' + 'de que'.

La masa, imbuida de una furia ciega, se indignó contra el tirano.

The masses, imbued with blind fury, rose up in outrage against the tyrant.

High literary style, 'imbuida' participle.

Sería un error confundir el mero enfado con la capacidad de indignarse por principios.

It would be an error to confuse mere anger with the capacity to be outraged based on principles.

Philosophical distinction between emotions.

Me indigna el hecho de que la retórica vacía sustituya a la acción política real.

I am outraged by the fact that empty rhetoric is replacing real political action.

Complex noun phrase 'el hecho de que'.

Aquel que no se indigna ante la injusticia ajena carece de verdadera humanidad.

He who is not outraged by the injustice of others lacks true humanity.

Relative pronoun 'Aquel que'.

Se indignó de tal suerte que sus palabras restallaron como latigazos en la sala.

He was outraged in such a way that his words cracked like whip-lashes in the room.

Archaic/literary 'de tal suerte que'.

La sociedad civil ha de indignarse si pretende salvaguardar sus libertades.

Civil society must become outraged if it intends to safeguard its liberties.

Periphrastic 'ha de' for obligation.

Me indigna sobremanera la vacuidad de ciertos discursos contemporáneos.

The emptiness of certain contemporary discourses outrages me exceedingly.

Abstract nouns 'vacuidad' and 'discursos'.

Pese a quien le pese, seguiré indignándome ante cada atropello a la razón.

No matter who it bothers, I will continue to be outraged at every assault on reason.

Idiomatic 'pese a quien le pese'.

자주 쓰는 조합

indignarse ante

indignarse por

indignarse con

sentirse indignado

indignarse profundamente

indignarse justamente

indignarse de que

hacer indignar

fácil de indignar

motivos para indignarse

자주 쓰는 구문

¡Es para indignarse!

— Used to say that a situation is truly outrageous and warrants anger.

Han vuelto a subir la luz. ¡Es para indignarse!

No es para tanto como para indignarse.

— Used to say that a situation is not serious enough to justify outrage.

Solo se olvidó de llamar, no es para tanto como para indignarse.

Indignarse es poco.

— Used when 'indignant' isn't a strong enough word for how one feels.

Cuando vi lo que hicieron, indignarse es poco; estaba furioso.

Me indigna soberanamente.

— A formal way to say something outrages you extremely.

Me indigna soberanamente su falta de educación.

Derecho a indignarse.

— The idea that one has a moral right to be angry about a situation.

Tenemos todo el derecho a indignarnos ante este robo.

Indignarse por principios.

— To be outraged because of one's deeply held beliefs or values.

Él se indigna por principios, no por interés personal.

Indignarse en silencio.

— To feel outrage but not express it outwardly.

Muchos se indignan en silencio por miedo a las consecuencias.

Gesto de indignarse.

— A physical movement or expression showing outrage.

Hizo un gesto de indignarse y se marchó de la habitación.

Indignarse colectivamente.

— When a whole group or society shares the same outrage.

El país se indignó colectivamente tras el escándalo.

Sin indignarse.

— Doing something without getting angry or staying calm despite provocation.

Escuchó las críticas sin indignarse ni una sola vez.

자주 혼동되는 단어

indignarse vs dignarse

Means 'to deign' or 'to condescend'. It is the opposite of being outraged; it's about doing something you think is beneath you.

indignarse vs resignarse

Means 'to resign oneself'. This is the opposite reaction to a situation; instead of outrage, it's acceptance.

indignarse vs indignar

The non-reflexive version means 'to make someone else indignant'. 'Su actitud me indigna'.

관용어 및 표현

"ponerse hecho una furia"

— To become extremely angry (stronger than indignarse).

Cuando vio la multa, se puso hecho una furia.

informal

"subirse por las paredes"

— To be climbing the walls with anger or frustration.

El jefe se subía por las paredes cuando supo del error.

informal

"echar chispas"

— To be fuming with anger.

Mi madre echaba chispas porque no limpié mi cuarto.

informal

"perder los estribos"

— To lose one's temper or self-control.

Normalmente es tranquilo, pero hoy perdió los estribos.

neutral

"quemarse la sangre"

— To get very annoyed or 'burn one's blood' over something.

Me quema la sangre ver tanta hipocresía.

informal

"sacar de quicio"

— To drive someone crazy or make them lose their temper.

Su actitud me saca de quicio.

neutral

"montar en cólera"

— To fly into a rage.

Montó en cólera al descubrir el engaño.

literary

"echar pestes"

— To rail against something or someone with great anger.

Salió de la oficina echando pestes de su superior.

informal

"poner el grito en el cielo"

— To complain loudly or be outraged publicly.

Los vecinos pusieron el grito en el cielo por el ruido.

neutral

"hervir la sangre"

— To make one's blood boil with indignation.

Me hierve la sangre cuando veo el maltrato animal.

informal

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indignarse vs enojarse

Both mean 'to get angry'.

Enojarse is general anger. Indignarse is moral anger due to injustice.

Me enojo si pierdo, pero me indigno si me roban.

indignarse vs enfadarse

Both mean 'to get angry'.

Enfadarse is more common in Spain for daily anger. Indignarse is more formal and principled.

Me enfado con el perro, pero me indigno con el gobierno.

indignarse vs ofenderse

Both involve a negative reaction to an action.

Ofenderse is personal (someone hurt my feelings). Indignarse is objective (someone did something wrong).

Me ofendo si me insultas, me indigno si insultas a un niño.

indignarse vs escandalizarse

Both involve being upset by something public.

Escandalizarse is about shock/morality. Indignarse is about fairness/justice.

Se escandalizó por el desnudo, se indignó por la mentira.

indignarse vs enfurecerse

Both describe strong anger.

Enfurecerse is about the intensity of the emotion (fury). Indignarse is about the reason for the emotion (injustice).

Se enfureció y rompió el plato; se indignó y escribió una queja.

문장 패턴

Yo me indigno.

Yo me indigno mucho.

[Subject] se indignó por [Noun].

Ella se indignó por el precio.

Me indigna que [Subjunctive].

Me indigna que llegues tarde.

Se indignó ante la [Noun] de [Noun].

Se indignó ante la falta de ayuda.

Resulta indignante que [Subjunctive].

Resulta indignante que no se haya hecho nada.

Indignarse de tal suerte que [Verb].

Se indignó de tal suerte que dimitió.

Nos indignamos con [Person].

Nos indignamos con el árbitro.

Lo que me indigna es que [Subjunctive].

Lo que me indigna es que no me escuches.

어휘 가족

명사

indignación (indignation/outrage)

indignado/a (indignant person/protester)

동사

indignar (to outrage/make indignant)

형용사

indignante (outrageous/indignant-making)

indignado/a (indignant/outraged)

사용법

frequency

Common in media, politics, and serious personal discussions.

자주 하는 실수

Él indignó por la noticia. → Él se indignó por la noticia.
Indignarse is reflexive when describing the person's state. You must include 'se'.
Me indigna que él *está* aquí. → Me indigna que él *esté* aquí.
Verbs of emotion require the subjunctive in the dependent clause.
Me indigno en el tráfico. → Me enfado/molesto en el tráfico.
Indignarse is for moral issues, not for daily annoyances like traffic.
No se indignó a saludarme. → No se dignó a saludarme.
Dignarse (to deign) is different from indignarse (to be outraged).
Me indigno con la injusticia. → Me indigno ante la injusticia.
While 'con' is used for people, 'ante' is the most natural preposition for abstract concepts like injustice.

팁

Master the Subjunctive

Whenever you say 'Me indigna que...', the next verb must be in the subjunctive. This is a common test point for B1/B2 levels. Practice: 'Me indigna que no (hacer) nada' -> 'Me indigna que no *hagan* nada'.

Use for Social Issues

If you are writing an essay about the environment, poverty, or politics, 'indignarse' is the perfect verb to show your stance. It sounds much more professional than 'estar enfadado'.

The Hard 'G'

Don't skip the 'g'. It's 'in-dig-nar-se'. If you skip it, you might be confused with other words. It's a subtle but important sound.

The 15-M Connection

Knowing about the 'Indignados' movement in Spain gives you great cultural leverage. If you mention it in a conversation, you'll sound like a very well-informed learner.

Avoid Drama

Use 'indignarse' sparingly for personal issues. If you use it every time someone forgets to text you back, you'll sound like a 'drama queen/king'.

Reflexive Agreement

Always match the 'se' to the subject. Yo me, tú te, él se, nosotros nos, vosotros os, ellos se. This is the foundation of using the verb correctly.

Context Clues

If you hear 'indignación' on the news, look for words like 'injusticia', 'corrupción', or 'protesta' nearby. They almost always go together.

Intonation Matters

When you say 'Me indigna', use a firm, serious tone. The word carries weight, so your voice should reflect that seriousness.

Synonym Swap

Try replacing 'enfadarse' with 'indignarse' in your next Spanish class when talking about a serious topic. Your teacher will be impressed by the nuance.

Noun and Adjective

Don't forget the other forms: 'indignación' (noun) and 'indignado' (adjective). Using different forms of the same word family makes your writing more cohesive.

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기억법

Think of 'In-Dignity'. When you are 'indignado', you feel that someone's 'Dignity' is 'In' trouble or being attacked.

시각적 연상

Imagine a person standing tall with their arms crossed, looking at a pile of trash in a beautiful forest. That person is 'indignado'.

Word Web

Justicia Dignidad Enojo Injusticia Protesta Valores Ética Reacción

챌린지

Write three sentences about things that 'te indignan' in the news this week. Use the subjunctive mood.

어원

From the Latin verb 'indignari', which means 'to deem unworthy' or 'to be displeased with'.

원래 의미: To regard something as unworthy (in- + dignus).

Romance (Latin root).

문화적 맥락

No specific sensitivities, but be aware that using it for trivial things can make you sound dramatic or sarcastic.

In English, 'indignant' is slightly more formal than 'indignarse' is in Spanish. Spanish speakers use it more frequently in daily conversation to discuss serious topics.

The 'Indignados' movement (15-M) in Spain. The book '¡Indignaos!' (Time for Outrage!) by Stéphane Hessel, which inspired the 15-M movement. Frequent use in the lyrics of 'canción de autor' (protest songs) in Spain and Latin America.

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실제 사용 상황

Politics

Indignarse ante la corrupción
Pueblo indignado
Me indigna este gobierno
Indignación popular

Social Justice

Indignarse por la desigualdad
Indignarse ante el racismo
No podemos no indignarnos
Indignación moral

Workplace

Indignarse por el trato
Me indigna mi sueldo
Se indignó con el jefe
Indignación laboral

Customer Service

Indignarse por el mal servicio
El cliente se indignó
Me indigna esta espera
Poner una reclamación por indignación

Personal Relationships

Indignarse por una mentira
No te indignes conmigo
Se indignó por la traición
Indignación personal

대화 시작하기

"¿Qué es lo que más te indigna de la situación política actual?"

"¿Alguna vez te has indignado tanto que tuviste que salir de una habitación?"

"¿Crees que es bueno indignarse o es mejor mantener la calma siempre?"

"¿Qué noticias te han hecho indignarte recientemente?"

"¿Te indignas fácilmente por las pequeñas cosas o solo por las grandes injusticias?"

일기 주제

Describe una situación en la que te indignaste profundamente. ¿Qué pasó y cómo reaccionaste?

Escribe sobre un problema social que te indigne y propón tres posibles soluciones.

¿Cuál es la diferencia para ti entre estar enfadado y estar indignado? Pon ejemplos de tu vida.

Reflexiona sobre el movimiento de los 'Indignados'. ¿Crees que la indignación puede cambiar el mundo?

Escribe una carta ficticia a un político expresando por qué te indigna una de sus decisiones recientes.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

When you are describing the person who feels the anger, yes. 'Yo me indigno'. However, if the thing causing the anger is the subject, you use it like 'gustar': 'Me indigna la guerra'. In this case, 'me' is an indirect object, not a reflexive pronoun.

An 'enojado' person is simply mad. An 'indignado' person is mad because they feel their sense of justice or dignity has been offended. 'Indignado' carries a moral weight that 'enojado' lacks.

You can, but it might sound dramatic or sarcastic. If you say 'Me indigno porque no hay café', people will think you are being funny or that you take coffee way too seriously.

The most common are 'ante' (in the face of), 'por' (because of), and 'con' (with/at a person). Example: 'Se indignó ante la mentira', 'Me indigno por el ruido', 'No te indignes con él'.

If you follow it with 'que' and a new subject, yes. 'Me indigna que la gente *sea* egoísta'. 'Sea' is the subjunctive of 'ser'.

It was a major social protest movement in Spain in 2011 (also called 15-M) where citizens expressed their outrage at the economic crisis and the political system. It made the word 'indignado' very famous globally.

Unlike English where 'gn' can be silent or a single sound, in Spanish it is two distinct sounds: /g/ followed by /n/. Pronounce it like 'in-dig-nar-se'.

Yes, it is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, especially in news, politics, and formal discussions.

The noun is 'indignación'. Example: 'Su indignación era evidente'.

Usually no, because it implies a human sense of justice or morality. You would use 'enojarse' or 'enfadarse' for a dog or a cat.

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