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How to Say "cross" in Spanish

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cruz

kroozkɾuθ

nounA1general
Use this word when referring to the geometric shape or the Christian symbol.
A simple, stylized red cross shape centered on a plain background.

Examples

Dibujó una cruz en el mapa para marcar el tesoro.

He drew a cross on the map to mark the treasure.

El símbolo de la Cruz Roja es reconocido mundialmente.

The Red Cross symbol is recognized worldwide.

Vimos una cruz de piedra antigua en la cima de la colina.

We saw an ancient stone cross on the top of the hill.

Gender Reminder

Even though 'cruz' ends in 'z' and some words ending in 'z' are masculine, 'cruz' is always feminine. Remember to use 'la cruz' or 'una cruz'.

enojado

eh-noh-HAH-dohe.noˈxa.ðo

adjectiveA1general
Use this word for a general state of being angry or upset, suitable for most situations.
A brightly colored illustration of a small, round red monster with a fierce scowl and furrowed brow, clearly depicting intense anger.

Examples

Mi jefe está enojado porque llegué tarde.

My boss is angry because I arrived late.

Ella no quiere hablar; parece que está muy enojada.

She doesn't want to talk; she looks very mad.

Nosotros estábamos enojados con la decisión del árbitro.

We were angry about the referee's decision.

Use with ESTAR

Since 'enojado' describes a temporary emotional state (how someone feels right now), you almost always use it with the verb 'estar' (to be).

Gender and Number

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'enojado' must change its ending to match the person it describes: 'enojada' (for a woman), 'enojados' (for men/mixed group), 'enojadas' (for women only).

Using SER for Emotion

Mistake: “Soy enojado.”

Correction: Estoy enojado. (Using 'ser' would imply being angry is a permanent personality trait, which is grammatically possible but 'estar' is standard for current emotion.)

irritado

ee-rree-TAH-dohiriˈtaðo

adjectiveB1general
Use this when someone is annoyed or slightly angry, often due to a specific issue or inconvenience.
A person with a frustrated facial expression looking at a buzzing fly.

Examples

El jefe está muy irritado con los retrasos de hoy.

The boss is very annoyed with the delays today.

Me siento un poco irritado por el ruido de la calle.

I feel a bit irritated because of the noise from the street.

No le hables ahora, parece bastante irritado.

Don't talk to him now, he looks quite cross.

Choosing the Right Linker

Use 'con' when you are annoyed with a person and 'por' when you are annoyed because of a situation or thing.

Using 'Molesto' vs. 'Irritado'

Mistake: “Estoy irritado de la música.”

Correction: Estoy irritado por la música. Use 'por' to explain the reason for your mood.

enfadada

en-fah-DAH-dahenfaˈðaða

adjectiveA2informal
Use this informal term, common in Spain, to describe someone who is angry or mad.
A simple storybook illustration of a young girl with a scowl, furrowed eyebrows, and red cheeks, showing she is angry.

Examples

Mi jefa está muy enfadada porque llegué tarde.

My boss (female) is very angry because I arrived late.

Ella se puso enfadada cuando le conté la noticia.

She got annoyed when I told her the news.

La niña estaba enfadada con su muñeca.

The girl was cross with her doll.

Adjective Agreement

Since this word ends in '-ada,' it is used to describe a singular, feminine person or thing (like 'la mujer' or 'la gata'). If you were describing a man, you would change the ending to '-ado' (enfadado).

Using the Wrong Verb

Mistake: “Ella es enfadada.”

Correction: Ella está enfadada. (Emotional states like anger are temporary, so you must use the verb 'estar', not 'ser'.)

híbrido

nounB2general
Use this word to describe the offspring of two different species or a mix of two different things.

Examples

El ligre es un híbrido entre un león y una tigresa.

The liger is a hybrid between a lion and a tigress.

Anger vs. Shape

The most common mistake is using the noun 'cruz' (shape/symbol) when you intend to express anger. Always remember that 'cruz' refers to a physical or symbolic cross, while 'enojado', 'enfadada', and 'irritado' all relate to the emotion of anger.

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