enojo
“enojo” means “anger” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
anger, annoyance
Also: upset, rage
📝 In Action
No pude ocultar mi enojo cuando me mintieron.
A2I couldn't hide my anger when they lied to me.
Su constante impuntualidad me causa mucho enojo.
B1Their constant lateness causes me a lot of annoyance.
Hay que aprender a controlar el enojo para vivir mejor.
B2One must learn to control anger to live better.
I anger, I get angry
📝 In Action
Me enojo cuando no escuchas lo que digo.
A2I get angry when you don't listen to what I say.
Si te digo la verdad, ¿te enojo?
B1If I tell you the truth, do I make you angry?
A veces me enojo sin una razón clara.
B1Sometimes I get angry without a clear reason.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: enojo
Question 1 of 3
If you are describing the feeling of anger itself as a noun, which word should you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Vulgar Latin term 'inodiare', which literally means 'to make hateful'. This comes from the Latin 'in odio', meaning 'in hatred'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'enojo' and 'enojado'?
'Enojo' is the noun (Anger), while 'enojado' is the adjective (Angry). You have 'enojo', but you are 'enojado'.
Is 'enojo' a formal word?
It is quite neutral! You can use it with friends or in a professional setting without sounding out of place.
Does 'enojo' always mean 'mad'?
Usually, yes. However, it can range from mild irritation to intense anger depending on the context.