How to Say "indignation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “indignation” is “indignación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Siento mucha indignación por la noticia.
I feel a lot of outrage because of the news.
La subida de impuestos causó indignación entre los ciudadanos.
The tax increase caused outrage among the citizens.
Es difícil ocultar mi indignación ante tanta injusticia.
It is difficult to hide my indignation in the face of such injustice.
Always Feminine
Almost every Spanish word ending in -ción is feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word: 'la indignación'.
Using it with Verbs
To say something 'makes you feel' this way, we often use the verb 'provocar' (to provoke) or 'causar' (to cause).
Using it for small things
Mistake: “Siento indignación porque no hay leche.”
Correction: Siento molestia porque no hay leche.
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.