A2 Expression Neutral

essere arrabbiato

to be angry

Significado

Feeling strong displeasure.

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Contexto cultural

Anger is often expressed through the 'mano a borsa' gesture, where all fingers touch the thumb and the hand moves up and down. Expressions of anger can be more theatrical and vocal, often involving regional dialects which have their own specific words for 'angry'. While Italians are expressive, being 'arrabbiato' with a superior is usually handled with 'lei' (formal you) and more tempered language. Talk shows in Italy often feature guests who are 'arrabbiati', and this is considered entertaining rather than scandalous.

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Agreement is Key

Always check if you are talking about a man, woman, or group. The ending changes!

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Avoid 'Incazzato'

It's very common but can be offensive in professional or polite settings.

Significado

Feeling strong displeasure.

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Agreement is Key

Always check if you are talking about a man, woman, or group. The ending changes!

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Avoid 'Incazzato'

It's very common but can be offensive in professional or polite settings.

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Use 'Con'

Never say 'arrabbiato a'. It's always 'con' for people.

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Gestures

Don't forget to use your hands! A little movement adds authenticity to your 'rabbia'.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'arrabbiato'.

Le mie sorelle sono molto ______ con me.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: arrabbiate

The subject 'Le mie sorelle' is feminine plural, so the adjective must end in -ate.

Which preposition is correct?

Sono arrabbiato ____ Luigi.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: con

In Italian, you are angry 'with' (con) a person.

Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning.

1. Arrabbiato nero, 2. Un po' arrabbiato, 3. Arrabbiatissimo

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

'Nero' intensifies to the extreme, while '-issimo' is a standard superlative.

What would Maria say?

Paolo: 'Ho dimenticato il tuo compleanno!' Maria: 'Cosa?! Io ______!'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: sono arrabbiata

Maria is a woman, so she uses the feminine 'arrabbiata' with the verb 'essere'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Gender & Number Agreement

Masculine
arrabbiato (sing.) angry (m)
arrabbiati (plur.) angry (m. pl)
Feminine
arrabbiata (sing.) angry (f)
arrabbiate (plur.) angry (f. pl)

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'arrabbiato'. Fill Blank A2

Le mie sorelle sono molto ______ con me.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: arrabbiate

The subject 'Le mie sorelle' is feminine plural, so the adjective must end in -ate.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A2

Sono arrabbiato ____ Luigi.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: con

In Italian, you are angry 'with' (con) a person.

Match the Italian phrase to its English meaning. Match B1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

'Nero' intensifies to the extreme, while '-issimo' is a standard superlative.

What would Maria say? dialogue_completion A2

Paolo: 'Ho dimenticato il tuo compleanno!' Maria: 'Cosa?! Io ______!'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: sono arrabbiata

Maria is a woman, so she uses the feminine 'arrabbiata' with the verb 'essere'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it's very versatile. You can say 'sono un po' arrabbiato' for small things.

Yes! 'Il mio gatto è arrabbiato' is perfectly fine.

'Furioso' is much stronger, like 'furious' in English.

Always 'essere'. 'Stare arrabbiato' is used in some regional dialects but 'essere' is the standard.

Use the reflexive verb: 'Mi sto arrabbiando'.

No, it's a standard idiom and has nothing to do with race; it refers to 'dark' mood.

No, it must be 'con te'.

'Calmo' (calm) or 'contento' (happy).

Yes, but 'disappuntato' or 'contrariato' sounds more professional.

The double 'r' in 'arrabbiato' requires a strong roll to distinguish it from a single 'r'.

Frases relacionadas

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arrabbiarsi

specialized form

To get angry

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arrabbiato nero

specialized form

Fuming

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avercela con qualcuno

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To have a grudge

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andare su tutte le furie

similar

To fly into a rage

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