rabia

RRAH-byah

nounfB1

rage?intense anger,fury?violent, uncontrolled anger

Also:annoyance?less intense frustration,spite?acting out of ill will

📝 In Action

Sentí tanta rabia cuando perdí el partido que rompí la raqueta.

I felt so much rage when I lost the game that I broke the racket.

Me da rabia que siempre llegues tarde.

It makes me furious that you are always late. (Literally: It gives me rage...)

Actuó por pura rabia, sin pensar en las consecuencias.

He acted out of pure fury, without thinking about the consequences.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ira (wrath, anger)
cólera (rage, choler)

Antonyms

calma (calmness)
paz (peace)

Common Collocations

ciego de rabia – blind with rage
dar rabia – to make someone furious/annoyed

Idioms & Expressions

estar con la rabia – to be very angry or upset about something

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Dar Rabia'

To express that something makes you angry, use 'dar rabia' (it gives me rage), just like you use 'gustar' (to like): 'Me da rabia esto' (This makes me angry).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Expressing the feeling

Mistake: "Saying 'Estoy rabia' (I am rage) to mean 'I am angry.'"

Correction: Use 'Tengo rabia' (I have rage) or the verb 'estar enfadado/a' (I am angry). 'Rabia' is usually an emotion you 'have' or something that 'gives' you the feeling.

⭐ Usage Tips

Intense Frustration

'Rabia' is stronger than simple anger ('enfado'). Use it when you mean true fury or intense, uncontrollable frustration.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: rabia

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'rabia' to mean intense anger, rather than the disease?

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Word Family

rabioso/a(furious, rabid) - adjective

enrabiar(to enrage, to madden) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if 'rabia' means 'rage' or 'rabies'?

Context is your best friend! If the sentence talks about emotions, injustice, or losing a game, it means 'rage' (fury). If it talks about animals, bites, or vaccines, it means the disease 'rabies'.

Is 'rabia' stronger than 'enojo' or 'enfado'?

Yes. 'Enojo' or 'enfado' mean general anger. 'Rabia' is much stronger; it implies fury, resentment, or uncontrollable rage, often felt deep inside.