ofendido
/oh-fehn-DEE-doh/
offended
A grumpy bird showing it feels offended or hurt.
ofendido(adjective)
offended
?feeling insulted or hurt
insulted
?having been treated with disrespect
,resentful
?feeling bitterness
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Person
This word changes its ending based on who you are talking about. Use 'ofendido' for a man and 'ofendida' for a woman.
Being vs. Feeling
We usually use this word with 'estar' (to be in a state) or 'sentirse' (to feel) because it describes a temporary emotion, not a permanent personality trait.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Watch the 'a'
Mistake: "ofendido con el comentario"
Correction: ofendido por el comentario
⭐ Usage Tips
Softening the blow
If you want to sound less dramatic, you might use 'un poco ofendido' (a little offended) to express slight annoyance without starting a big fight.
The kitten represents a victim who has been wronged or hurt.
ofendido(noun)
victim
?the person who was wronged
offended party
?legal term for the person harmed
,aggrieved
?the person who has a grievance
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Nouns from Adjectives
In Spanish, you can turn many adjectives into nouns by putting 'el' or 'la' in front of them. Here, 'el ofendido' literally means 'the offended (one)'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal Context
You will hear this in courtrooms or formal documents more than in a coffee shop.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ofendido
Question 1 of 2
If Maria feels hurt by a comment, she is:
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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).