Inklingo

cabreado

kah-breh-AH-doh/ka.βɾe.ˈa.ðo/

cabreado means pissed off in Spanish (informal anger).

pissed off, really angry

Also: annoyed, cranky
AdjectivemB1informal
SpainMexico
A grumpy young boy with a bright red face and crossed arms, looking very angry.

📝 In Action

Mi padre está cabreado porque perdí las llaves del coche.

A2

My dad is pissed off because I lost the car keys.

No la molestes ahora, que está muy cabreada.

B1

Don't bother her now, she's really angry.

Estoy cabreado con el mundo hoy.

B2

I'm annoyed with the world today.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • estar cabreadoto be pissed off
  • ponerse cabreadoto get angry
  • un cabreado monumentala massive fit of anger

Idioms & Expressions

  • Pillarse un cabreoTo suddenly get very angry

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cabreado" in Spanish:

annoyedcrankypissed offreally angry

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cabreado

Question 1 of 3

Which verb should you use with 'cabreado' to say 'I am angry'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
cabrearse(to get pissed off)Verb
cabreo(a fit of anger)Noun
cabrear(to make someone angry)Verb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Spanish word 'cabra' (goat). It originally described someone acting like a goat—unpredictable, jumpy, or stubborn—which eventually evolved into meaning 'very angry'.

First recorded: 19th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cabreado' a swear word?

Not exactly, but it is informal and can be perceived as strong. It's safe to use with friends, but avoid it in formal or polite settings.

What is the difference between 'enfadado' and 'cabreado'?

'Enfadado' is a standard word for 'angry'. 'Cabreado' is more informal and usually implies a stronger level of frustration or being 'pissed off'.

Do people use this in Latin America?

Yes, but it is much more frequent in Spain. In many parts of Latin America, 'enojado' is the go-to word for being angry.