How to Say "cranky" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cranky” is “cabreado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi padre está cabreado porque perdí las llaves del coche.
My dad is pissed off because I lost the car keys.
No la molestes ahora, que está muy cabreada.
Don't bother her now, she's really angry.
Estoy cabreado con el mundo hoy.
I'm annoyed with the world today.
Use with 'Estar'
Since this word describes a mood or a temporary feeling, always use it with 'estar' (to be) rather than 'ser'.
Ending changes for gender
If you are describing a woman, change the 'o' at the end to an 'a': 'Ella está cabreada'.
Using in formal settings
Mistake: “Using 'cabreado' in a job interview or a formal letter.”
Correction: Use 'enojado' or 'molesto' instead. 'Cabreado' is quite informal and could sound slightly rude in professional contexts.
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