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

enfadada

en-fah-DAH-dah

AdjectivefA2

angry?describing a female person,annoyed?describing a female person

Also:cross?informal, UK English,mad?informal

📝 In Action

Mi jefa está muy enfadada porque llegué tarde.

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

Ella se puso enfadada cuando le conté la noticia.

She got annoyed when I told her the news.

La niña estaba enfadada con su muñeca.

The girl was cross with her doll.

Word Connections

Synonyms

enojada (angry (common in Latin America))
molesta (bothered, annoyed)

Antonyms

contenta (happy)
alegre (cheerful)

Common Collocations

estar enfadada – to be angry (feminine)
ponerse enfadada – to get angry (feminine)

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since this word ends in '-ada,' it is used to describe a singular, feminine person or thing (like 'la mujer' or 'la gata'). If you were describing a man, you would change the ending to '-ado' (enfadado).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Verb

Mistake: "Ella es enfadada."

Correction: Ella está enfadada. (Emotional states like anger are temporary, so you must use the verb 'estar', not 'ser'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Intensity

To show someone is very angry, you can add 'muy' (muy enfadada) or use the suffix '-ísima' (enfadadísima, meaning extremely angry).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: enfadada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'enfadada'?

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Word Family

enfadado(angry (masculine)) - adjective

enfadar(to anger, to annoy) - verb

enfado(anger, annoyance) - noun

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!