furiosa
foo-ree-OH-sah
📝 In Action
Mi hermana está furiosa porque rompí su teléfono.
A1My sister is furious because I broke her phone.
Se puso furiosa cuando se enteró de la noticia.
A2She got furious when she found out the news.
El barco luchaba contra una tormenta furiosa.
B1The boat struggled against a raging storm.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender
This word ends in 'a' because it describes feminine things or people. If you are talking about a man or a masculine object, you must change the ending to 'o' (furioso).
Using 'To Be'
Usually, we use 'está' (from the verb 'estar') with this word because being furious is a temporary feeling, not a permanent personality trait.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Soy vs. Estoy
Mistake: "Soy furiosa."
Correction: Estoy furiosa.
⭐ Usage Tips
How angry is it?
Think of 'furiosa' as the next level above 'enojada' (angry). Only use it when the person is truly exploding with rage.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: furiosa
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is typically used with 'furiosa' to describe how someone is feeling right now?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'furiosa' more common than 'enojada'?
No, 'enojada' is the standard word for 'angry'. 'Furiosa' is much stronger and is used less often, only when someone is extremely mad.
Can I use 'furiosa' for a group of people?
If it is a group of women, you use 'furiosas'. If there is at least one man in the group, you must use 'furiosos'.