Inklingo

enfadada

en-fah-DAH-dahenfaˈðaða

enfadada means angry in Spanish (describing a female person).

angry, annoyed

Also: cross, mad
A simple storybook illustration of a young girl with a scowl, furrowed eyebrows, and red cheeks, showing she is angry.

📝 In Action

Mi jefa está muy enfadada porque llegué tarde.

A2

My boss (female) is very angry because I arrived late.

Ella se puso enfadada cuando le conté la noticia.

B1

She got annoyed when I told her the news.

La niña estaba enfadada con su muñeca.

A2

The girl was cross with her doll.

Word Connections

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Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar enfadadato be angry (feminine)
  • ponerse enfadadato get angry (feminine)

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Words that translate to "enfadada" in Spanish:

cross

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📚 Etymology

Comes from the verb 'enfadar,' which was formed in Spanish by combining the prefix 'en-' (to put into a state) with the root word 'fado,' which originally meant 'weariness' or 'disgust.' So, it literally means 'to put someone into a state of disgust or annoyance.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: enfado

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'enfadada' the same as 'enojada'?

'Enfadada' and 'enojada' mean the exact same thing (angry/annoyed). 'Enfadada' is used more often in Spain, while 'enojada' is the preferred word in many parts of Latin America. Feel free to use either one!