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How to Say "infuriating" in Spanish

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frustrante

froos-TRAHN-tehfɾusˈtɾante

adjectiveB1general
Use 'frustrante' when the situation causes a high level of annoyance and a feeling of being unable to make progress, like a difficult task.
A child trying to reach a jar of cookies on a high shelf but his hand is just an inch too short.

Examples

La lentitud de la conexión a internet es frustrante.

The slowness of the internet connection is infuriating.

Aprender un idioma nuevo puede ser frustrante a veces.

Learning a new language can be frustrating sometimes.

Es frustrante cuando el internet no funciona bien.

It's frustrating when the internet doesn't work well.

Tener que repetir el examen fue una experiencia muy frustrante.

Having to repeat the exam was a very frustrating experience.

One Form for All

Since this word ends in '-e', it doesn't change based on gender. You can use it with both masculine words (el proceso frustrante) and feminine words (la tarea frustrante).

Using with 'Ser'

We almost always use this with 'ser' (to be) because it describes a characteristic of a situation or thing, rather than a temporary mood.

Frustrante vs. Frustrado

Mistake: “Estoy muy frustrante.”

Correction: Estoy muy frustrado.

imposible

im-po-SEE-blehimpoˈsible

adjectiveB1informal
Choose 'imposible' when someone or something is so exasperating or out of control that it makes you extremely angry, often used for people or behaviors.
A colorful illustration of a massive, stalled traffic jam on a highway, with one driver looking extremely frustrated and annoyed.

Examples

Mi hermano pequeño es imposible, siempre me quita mis cosas.

My little brother is infuriating, he always takes my things.

¡Este niño es imposible! No para quieto ni un segundo.

This child is impossible! He doesn't stay still for a second.

El tráfico a esta hora es imposible, vamos a llegar tarde.

The traffic at this hour is unbearable, we're going to be late.

Tratar con esa burocracia es una tarea imposible.

Dealing with that bureaucracy is an impossible task.

Frustrante vs. Imposible

Learners often confuse 'frustrante' and 'imposible' because both describe difficult situations. Remember that 'frustrante' relates more to being blocked or hindered, while 'imposible' implies extreme exasperation or anger, often directed at a person's behavior.

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