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How to Say "bored" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “bored” is “aburrido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
AdjectiveA1
Describing a temporary emotional state
A small child sitting alone at a wooden table, resting their head on their crossed arms with a listless expression, surrounded by colorful but untouched toys.

Examples

Estoy aburrido porque no hay nada que hacer.

I am bored because there is nothing to do.

Mis hermanos están aburridos de esperar el autobús.

My siblings are bored of waiting for the bus.

Ella estaba aburrida con la conversación.

She was bored with the conversation.

Aburrido with ESTAR (State/Emotion)

When 'aburrido' describes a temporary feeling or state—that someone is feeling bored right now—you must use the verb ESTAR: 'Yo estoy aburrido' (I am bored).

Mixing Ser and Estar

Mistake: “Using SER when you mean 'to feel bored': 'Soy aburrido.'”

Correction: Use ESTAR for feelings: 'Estoy aburrido.' (Saying 'Soy aburrido' means 'I am a boring person.')

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