How to Say "furious" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “furious” is “bravo” — use 'bravo' when someone is very angry, often in a common or everyday situation, like a boss being upset about lateness..
bravo
BRAH-voh/ˈbɾaβo/
Examples
Mi jefe estaba bravo porque llegué tarde a la reunión.
My boss was angry because I arrived late to the meeting.
¡No te pongas brava por una cosa tan pequeña!
Don't get mad over such a small thing!
Changing Endings
Like many Spanish descriptions, 'bravo' changes its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'bravo' (masculine singular), 'brava' (feminine singular), 'bravos' (masculine plural), and 'bravas' (feminine plural).
Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
Mistake: “Soy bravo.”
Correction: Estoy bravo. (You use 'estar' because anger is a temporary state or feeling, not a permanent characteristic.)
furioso
/foo-ree-OH-so//fuˈɾjoso/
Examples
Mi jefe estaba furioso cuando vio el error en el informe.
My boss was furious when he saw the error in the report.
No la molestes, parece furiosa hoy.
Don't bother her, she looks furious today.
Los manifestantes se pusieron furiosos por las nuevas leyes.
The protesters became furious about the new laws.
Match the Noun!
Remember that 'furioso' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'furiosa' for a girl or female noun, 'furiosos' for male groups, and 'furiosas' for female groups.
Ser vs. Estar for Emotion
Mistake: “Él es furioso.”
Correction: Él está furioso.
Choosing between 'bravo' and 'furioso'
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