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furioso

foo-ree-OH-so/fuˈɾjoso/

“furioso” means “furious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

furious, enraged

Also: mad
A simplified illustration of an extremely angry character with a bright red face, furrowed brows, and steam coming from its head.

📝 In Action

Mi jefe estaba furioso cuando vio el error en el informe.

B1

My boss was furious when he saw the error in the report.

No la molestes, parece furiosa hoy.

A2

Don't bother her, she looks furious today.

Los manifestantes se pusieron furiosos por las nuevas leyes.

B2

The protesters became furious about the new laws.

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Common Collocations

  • estar furioso – to be furious
  • ponerse furioso – to get furious

fierce, raging

Also: violent, intense
AdjectivemB2formal
A simplified illustration of a violent, intense storm over the ocean, showing huge crashing waves and dark, swirling clouds.

📝 In Action

El mar estaba furioso y nadie se atrevió a navegar.

B2

The sea was fierce/raging and no one dared to sail.

Ganó la carrera con una velocidad furiosa.

C1

He won the race with furious speed (great intensity/speed).

Word Connections

Synonyms

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Common Collocations

  • viento furioso – fierce wind
  • batalla furiosa – fierce battle

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "furioso" in Spanish:

enraged→fierce→furious→intense→mad→raging→violent→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: furioso

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'furioso' in its less common, figurative sense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
furia(fury, rage) — Noun
furiosamente(furiously) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
laboriosocurioso
📚 Etymology▼

'Furioso' comes directly from the Latin word 'furiosus,' which means 'full of rage' or 'mad.' It is related to the noun 'furia,' meaning 'fury' or 'madness.'

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: furiosoPortuguese: furioso

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'furioso' and 'enojado'?

'Enojado' simply means 'angry' and is the standard word for mild to moderate irritation. 'Furioso' means 'furious' or 'enraged' and describes a much stronger, more intense feeling of anger, often bordering on losing control.