How to Say "insulted" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “insulted” is “ofendido” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Él se siente ofendido porque no lo invitaste a la fiesta.
He feels offended because you didn't invite him to the party.
No te pongas ofendida, solo era una broma.
Don't get offended (female), it was just a joke.
Habló con un tono de voz ofendido.
He spoke with an offended tone of voice.
Matching the Person
This word changes its ending based on who you are talking about. Use 'ofendido' for a man and 'ofendida' for a woman.
Being vs. Feeling
We usually use this word with 'estar' (to be in a state) or 'sentirse' (to feel) because it describes a temporary emotion, not a permanent personality trait.
Watch the 'a'
Mistake: “ofendido con el comentario”
Correction: ofendido por el comentario
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