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furia

/FOO-ree-ah/

fury

A simple, stylized character illustration showing intense anger, depicted by a bright red face, clenched fists, and exaggerated steam rising from its head.

Furia, meaning "fury," is often used to describe intense anger.

furia(noun)

fB1

fury

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intense anger

,

rage

?

uncontrolled anger

Also:

anger

?

strong emotion

📝 In Action

Sintió tanta furia que rompió el vaso sin querer.

B1

She felt so much fury that she broke the glass accidentally.

Su furia era visible en su rostro y en sus gestos.

B1

His rage was visible on his face and in his gestures.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ira (wrath)
  • cólera (rage)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • desatar la furia – to unleash the fury
  • estar lleno de furia – to be filled with rage

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar hecho una furia – to be absolutely furious

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Remember that 'furia' is always a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la furia', 'una furia terrible').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: "El furia."

Correction: La furia. (This noun is feminine even though it ends in '-a', like many Spanish nouns for strong emotions.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Stronger than 'enojo'

Use 'furia' when the anger is intense, violent, or overwhelming. It's much stronger than 'enojo' (annoyance/mild anger).

A powerful, turbulent ocean wave crashing forcefully against a dark rock formation under a stormy sky, symbolizing the raw intensity of nature.

Furia can also mean "force," referring to the intensity or power of nature, like a raging storm.

furia(noun)

fB2

force

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intensity or power (of nature)

Also:

violence

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of a storm or action

,

intensity

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of effort or speed

📝 In Action

La furia del huracán dejó la costa devastada.

B2

The force (or fury) of the hurricane left the coast devastated.

El atleta corrió con furia para alcanzar la meta.

C1

The athlete ran with intense speed/intensity to reach the finish line.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • la furia del mar – the rage of the sea
  • trabajar con furia – to work intensely

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

When applied to nature (wind, sea, storm), 'furia' emphasizes the destructive and uncontrolled power, similar to how we use 'fury' in English literary contexts.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'con furia'

The phrase 'con furia' means 'forcefully' or 'with great intensity.' It describes the manner in which an action is performed, often implying great effort or speed.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: furia

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuál es el adjetivo que usamos para describir a una persona que siente mucha furia?

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Word Family

furioso(furious (adjective)) - adjective
enfurecer(to infuriate (verb)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'furia' un sustantivo masculino o femenino?

'Furia' is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it, just like 'la ira' (anger) or 'la rabia' (rage).

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'furia' e 'ira'?

Both mean intense anger, but 'furia' often suggests a more visible, uncontrolled, or violent outburst, while 'ira' can sometimes be internal or a more sustained feeling of wrath.