ofendido
“ofendido” means “offended” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
offended
Also: insulted, resentful
📝 In Action
Él se siente ofendido porque no lo invitaste a la fiesta.
B1He feels offended because you didn't invite him to the party.
No te pongas ofendida, solo era una broma.
A2Don't get offended (female), it was just a joke.
Habló con un tono de voz ofendido.
B2He spoke with an offended tone of voice.
victim
Also: offended party, aggrieved
📝 In Action
El ofendido pidió una disculpa pública ante el juez.
C1The victim asked for a public apology before the judge.
La policía escuchó la versión de la ofendida.
B2The police listened to the victim's (female) version of events.
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Words that translate to "ofendido" in Spanish:
aggrieved→insulted→offended→offended party→resentful→victim→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ofendido
Question 1 of 2
If Maria feels hurt by a comment, she is:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'offensus', which is the past form of 'offendere' (to strike against). It originally meant literally tripping or hitting something, then evolved into 'hitting' someone's feelings.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ofendido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'ofender' (like 'offended' in English), but it is most often used as an adjective to describe how someone feels.
What is the difference between 'ofendido' and 'ofensivo'?
'Ofendido' is how you feel (I am offended), while 'ofensivo' is the thing that causes the feeling (That comment is offensive).