Angry
Means 'annoyed' or 'bothered'. It is a bit softer and less intense than 'enojado'.
Means 'furious' or 'very angry'. Use this when the anger is very strong.
Common for 'angry' in several Latin American countries. Be careful, as it can mean 'brave' in other regions.
I am angry because my car doesn't work.
My brother is annoyed because he lost the game.
Why are you so angry?
The principal is furious with the students.
'Enojado/a' is the most widely understood and used term for 'angry'.
In Spain, the most common word is 'enfadado/a'. Using 'enojado/a' is less frequent but generally understood.
The word 'bravo/a' is a very common synonym for 'enojado/a' in everyday conversation.
'Enojado/a' is the standard and most common term. 'Molesto/a' is also frequently used for 'annoyed'.
Using the wrong gender: 'La mujer está enojado.' — Adjectives in Spanish must match the gender of the noun they describe. The correct form is 'La mujer está enojada.'
Using 'ser' instead of 'estar': 'Soy enojado.' — To describe a temporary feeling or emotion like being angry, always use the verb 'estar'. 'Estoy enojado' means 'I am angry (right now)'. 'Soy enojado' describes a personality trait, meaning 'I am an angry person', which is less common.
Using 'caliente' for 'angry': 'Estoy caliente.' — While 'caliente' can mean 'angry' in some slang contexts, its primary meaning is 'hot' (temperature) or 'horny' (sexually aroused). Using it incorrectly can be very embarrassing. Stick with 'enojado' or 'molesto'.
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