How to Say "rage" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rage” is “enojo” — use 'enojo' for a general, noticeable, and often expressed anger that is stronger than mild annoyance.
enojo
eh-NOH-hoheˈnoxo
Examples
No pude ocultar mi enojo cuando me mintieron.
I couldn't hide my anger when they lied to me.
Su constante impuntualidad me causa mucho enojo.
Their constant lateness causes me a lot of annoyance.
Hay que aprender a controlar el enojo para vivir mejor.
One must learn to control anger to live better.
Talking about feelings
When you want to say something makes you angry, use 'me da' followed by 'enojo' (It gives me anger).
Nouns vs. Adjectives
'Enojo' is the name of the feeling (the noun). If you want to describe a person who is currently angry, use 'enojado'.
Using 'Estar' with 'Enojo'
Mistake: “Estoy enojo.”
Correction: Say 'Tengo enojo' (I have anger) or 'Estoy enojado' (I am angry). You can't 'be' a noun.
coraje
koh-RAH-hehkoˈɾa.xe
Examples
Le dio mucho coraje que su equipo perdiera el partido.
It made him very angry that his team lost the game.
El niño gritó con coraje cuando no le dieron el dulce.
The boy yelled in anger when they didn't give him the candy.
Using 'Dar Coraje'
To say 'something makes me angry,' use the phrase 'dar coraje,' often structured like 'gustar': 'Me da coraje que...' (It gives me anger that...).
Verb Choice
Mistake: “Estoy coraje. (I am anger.)”
Correction: Use the verb 'tener' (to have) or 'sentir' (to feel): 'Tengo/Siento coraje.' (I have/feel anger.)
rabia
RRAH-byahˈra.βja
Examples
Sentí tanta rabia cuando perdí el partido que rompí la raqueta.
I felt so much rage when I lost the game that I broke the racket.
Me da rabia que siempre llegues tarde.
It makes me furious that you are always late. (Literally: It gives me rage...)
Actuó por pura rabia, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
He acted out of pure fury, without thinking about the consequences.
Using 'Dar Rabia'
To express that something makes you angry, use 'dar rabia' (it gives me rage), just like you use 'gustar' (to like): 'Me da rabia esto' (This makes me angry).
Expressing the feeling
Mistake: “Saying 'Estoy rabia' (I am rage) to mean 'I am angry.'”
Correction: Use 'Tengo rabia' (I have rage) or the verb 'estar enfadado/a' (I am angry). 'Rabia' is usually an emotion you 'have' or something that 'gives' you the feeling.
furia
FOO-ree-ahˈfuɾja
Examples
Sintió tanta furia que rompió el vaso sin querer.
She felt so much fury that she broke the glass accidentally.
Su furia era visible en su rostro y en sus gestos.
His rage was visible on his face and in his gestures.
Feminine Noun
Remember that 'furia' is always a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la furia', 'una furia terrible').
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: “El furia.”
Correction: La furia. (This noun is feminine even though it ends in '-a', like many Spanish nouns for strong emotions.)
ira
ee-rahˈi.ɾa
Examples
Sentí una gran ira cuando descubrí la mentira.
I felt great anger when I discovered the lie.
Su rostro se puso rojo de ira.
His face turned red with rage.
La ira es una emoción difícil de controlar si no se maneja a tiempo.
Anger is a difficult emotion to control if it is not handled in time.
Gender and Articles
Since 'ira' is a feminine word, it always uses the feminine article 'la' (la ira). Unlike words like 'agua' or 'águila' which use 'el' for sound reasons, 'ira' is standard.
Intensity Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'ira' for mild annoyance.”
Correction: 'Ira' means intense fury or wrath. For everyday annoyance, use 'enojo' or 'molestia'.
cólera
Examples
No dejes que la cólera te controle.
Don't let anger control you.
Choosing Between En general Anger Words
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