Meaning
Expressing the emotion of anger or frustration.
Cultural Background
In Mexico, 'coraje' is often used instead of 'enojo'. People say 'Me da coraje' to mean 'It makes me angry'. Colombians frequently use 'bravo' to mean angry. If someone asks '¿Estás bravo?', they aren't asking if you are courageous! Spaniards use 'enfadado' for neutral anger and 'cabreado' for informal/strong anger. 'Enojado' sounds very Latin American to them. In Argentina, 'bronca' is a very common word for anger or resentment. 'Tengo bronca' is a common way to express this feeling.
The 'Con' Rule
Always use 'con' for people. 'Estoy enojado con mi jefe.'
False Friend Alert
In Portuguese, 'enojado' means disgusted/nauseated. Don't mix them up if you study both!
Meaning
Expressing the emotion of anger or frustration.
The 'Con' Rule
Always use 'con' for people. 'Estoy enojado con mi jefe.'
False Friend Alert
In Portuguese, 'enojado' means disgusted/nauseated. Don't mix them up if you study both!
Softening the Blow
Add 'un poquito' to sound less aggressive: 'Estoy un poquito enojada.'
Spain vs. LatAm
If you're in Madrid, use 'enfadado'. If you're in Mexico City, use 'enojado'.
Test Yourself
Select the correct form for a woman saying she is angry.
María dice: 'Yo ______ ______.'
María is female (enojada) and feelings use 'estar'.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Estoy enojado ______ mi hermano.
We use 'con' (with) when the anger is directed at a person.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in Madrid and you are mad at your friend.
In Spain (Madrid), 'enfadado' is the most natural term.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Por qué no hablas? B: Porque ______ ______ por el tráfico.
The context implies a temporary state caused by traffic.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Estar vs Ser with Enojo
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMaría dice: 'Yo ______ ______.'
María is female (enojada) and feelings use 'estar'.
Estoy enojado ______ mi hermano.
We use 'con' (with) when the anger is directed at a person.
You are in Madrid and you are mad at your friend.
In Spain (Madrid), 'enfadado' is the most natural term.
A: ¿Por qué no hablas? B: Porque ______ ______ por el tráfico.
The context implies a temporary state caused by traffic.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsIt's grammatically possible but very rare. 'Estoy enojado' is much more natural.
No, it's a neutral way to express a feeling. However, your tone of voice matters!
'Molesto' is usually 'annoyed' or 'bothered' (lower intensity), while 'enojado' is 'angry'.
In Spain, 'Estoy cabreado'. In Mexico, 'Estoy encabronado' (be careful, this is vulgar).
Yes! 'Ellos están enojados' or 'Nosotras estamos enojadas'.
Related Phrases
Estar enfadado
synonymTo be angry (Spain standard)
Estar molesto
similarTo be annoyed/bothered
Estar furioso
builds onTo be furious
Enojarse
specialized formTo get angry
