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enojada

eh-noh-HAH-dahenoˈxaða

enojada means angry in Spanish (feeling or showing anger (feminine)).

angry, mad

Also: annoyed
Spain
A portrait of a young woman with a very intense, visible angry expression. Her eyebrows are furrowed, her lips are pursed in a deep frown, and her arms are crossed tightly across her chest.

📝 In Action

Mi madre está enojada porque llegué tarde a casa.

A1

My mother is angry because I arrived home late.

La niña estaba enojada cuando le quitaron el juguete.

A2

The girl was mad when they took away her toy.

Ella se puso muy enojada después de escuchar las noticias.

B1

She got very upset after hearing the news.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • molesta (annoyed)
  • enfadada (angry, cross)
  • brava (fierce, angry (often regional))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar enojadato be angry
  • ponerse enojadato become angry

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "enojada" in Spanish:

annoyed

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Quick Quiz: enojada

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'enojada'?

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📚 Etymology

Comes from the verb 'enojar,' which developed from Vulgar Latin *inodiare, meaning 'to cause hatred' or 'to make hateful.' The core idea is causing a strong negative feeling.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: enojadaCatalan: enutjada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'enojada' and 'enfadada'?

They both mean 'angry' or 'mad.' 'Enojada' is more common across Latin America. 'Enfadada' is the standard and more frequent choice in Spain, though both words are widely understood everywhere.

Can I use 'enojada' to describe a thing, not a person?

Yes, but it's rare. You might hear it used figuratively, like 'una respuesta enojada' (an angry/heated response), but it mostly describes people or animals.