How to Say "spite" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spite” is “rabia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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.
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