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frustrante

froos-TRAHN-teh/fɾusˈtɾante/

“frustrante” means “frustrating” in Spanish (causing feelings of annoyance or lack of progress).

frustrating

Also: discouraging, infuriating
Adjectivem or fB1
A child trying to reach a jar of cookies on a high shelf but his hand is just an inch too short.

📝 In Action

Aprender un idioma nuevo puede ser frustrante a veces.

A2

Learning a new language can be frustrating sometimes.

Es frustrante cuando el internet no funciona bien.

B1

It's frustrating when the internet doesn't work well.

Tener que repetir el examen fue una experiencia muy frustrante.

B2

Having to repeat the exam was a very frustrating experience.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desesperante (infuriating/exasperating)
  • agobiante (overwhelming)
  • decepcionante (disappointing)

Antonyms

  • satisfactorio (satisfying)
  • gratificante (rewarding)
  • alentador (encouraging)

Common Collocations

  • situación frustrante – frustrating situation
  • resultado frustrante – frustrating result
  • muy frustrante – very frustrating

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "frustrante" in Spanish:

discouraging→frustrating→infuriating→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: frustrante

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is correct if you are annoyed by traffic?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
frustrar(to frustrate / to foil) — Verb
frustración(frustration) — Noun
frustrado(frustrated) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'frustrans', the present participle of 'frustrare', which means 'to deceive, disappoint, or make vain'.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: frustratingFrench: frustrantItalian: frustrante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'frustrante' or 'frustada'?

It depends! Use 'frustrante' for things that *cause* frustration (like a slow computer). Use 'frustrado/a' for people who *feel* frustration.

Can I use 'frustrante' for people?

Yes, but be careful! If you call a person 'frustrante', you are saying that *they* make *you* feel annoyed or stuck. It describes their personality or behavior.

What's the difference between 'ser frustrante' and 'estar frustrante'?

We almost always use 'ser frustrante'. We use 'ser' to describe what something is like. 'Estar' is very rarely used with this word.