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Emotions & Feelings in Spanish

Expressing emotions and feelings in Spanish opens up a whole new world of connection and understanding. This collection of words will help you talk about everything from deep love to simple boredom. Interestingly, Spanish often uses a wider range of verbs and adjectives to describe nuanced emotional states than English does, giving you more precise ways to articulate how you feel.

Quick Reference

SpanishEnglishExampleLevel
boringEsa clase de historia es muy aburrida.A1
adrenalineCuando vio el accidente, su cuerpo produjo mucha adrenalina.B1
afecto
affectionElla siempre me muestra mucho afecto.B1
alegre
happyMi abuela es una persona muy alegre y siempre está sonriendo.A1
joyLa alegría de la Navidad llenaba toda la casa.A1
amar
to loveMi abuela y mi abuelo se amaron por sesenta años.A1
amor
loveEl amor de una madre es incondicional.A1
livelyLa fiesta está muy animada esta noche.A2
ánimo
Cheer up!Perdí el partido. — ¡Ánimo! La próxima vez ganas.A1
anxietySufre de mucha ansiedad social cuando tiene que hablar en público.B1
anxiousMi hermana está ansiosa por su entrevista de trabajo mañana.A2
sorryEstoy muy apenado por la muerte de tu gato.A2

A1Beginner (34 words)

A dull gray rectangular box sits alone on a brightly lit stage. A person in the foreground is yawning widely, clearly uninterested.
aburrido

boring

Esa clase de historia es muy aburrida.

A vibrant illustration of a young child with a wide smile, wearing bright yellow clothes and jumping joyfully in the air against a simple background.
alegre

happy

Mi abuela es una persona muy alegre y siempre está sonriendo.

A vibrant illustration of a young child leaping high with a wide smile and arms raised in an expression of pure happiness and excitement.
alegría

joy

La alegría de la Navidad llenaba toda la casa.

A small child gently hugging a fluffy white dog, showing mutual affection and love.
amar

to love

Mi abuela y mi abuelo se amaron por sesenta años.

A heartwarming depiction of a mother gently embracing her young child, illustrating deep affection and unconditional love.
amor

love

El amor de una madre es incondicional.

A small, droopy blue bird sitting on a branch looks sad. A bright yellow bird gently nudges the blue bird with its wing, offering encouragement.
ánimo

Cheer up!

Perdí el partido. — ¡Ánimo! La próxima vez ganas.

A drawing of a young child with wide, terrified eyes and a pale face, recoiling and trembling slightly, clearly depicting fear.
asustado

scared

El niño estaba asustado por la tormenta.

A friendly ghost popping out from behind a tree to surprise a small child.
asustar

to scare

No me asustes así.

A sleepy brown bear cub lying on its back, yawning widely with a tired, exhausted expression.
cansado

tired

Estoy muy cansado después del trabajo, necesito dormir.

A young child smiling warmly while giving a gentle hug to a small, fluffy puppy in a sunny garden.
cariñoso

affectionate

Mi abuelo es un hombre muy cariñoso.

A young child with rosy cheeks smiling widely while holding a bright red balloon.
contento

happy

El niño está contento con su nuevo juguete.

A storybook illustration of a young child sitting on the ground, clutching their knee and looking slightly distressed, indicating physical pain.
doler

to hurt

¿Te duele la espalda después de trabajar?

A small, simple cartoon character, perhaps a child, clutching their forehead with both hands and frowning, illustrating a sharp headache or physical pain.
dolor

pain

Tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible.

A simple illustration of a person standing, enveloped by a large, swirling vortex of brightly colored light and energy, representing a strong internal feeling or emotion.
emoción

emotion

Ella sintió una gran emoción al ver a su familia.

A brightly colored illustration of a small, round red monster with a fierce scowl and furrowed brow, clearly depicting intense anger.
enojado

angry

Mi jefe está enojado porque llegué tarde.

A simple character illustration showing intense anger, depicted by a deeply furrowed brow, a large frown, and steam symbolically rising from the top of the character's head.
enojar

to get angry

Mi hermano se enoja fácilmente por cosas pequeñas.

Two simplified, brightly colored figures, one blue and one yellow, high-fiving and smiling happily against a simple background, illustrating shared joy.
felices

happy

Los niños están muy felices hoy.

A brightly colored image of a child leaping joyfully into the air under a bright sun, illustrating happiness and contentment.
feliz

happy

Estoy muy feliz hoy.

A cartoon figure smiling broadly and raising their arms in a gesture of pure joy and delight, standing on a sunny hill.
gusto

pleasure

Mucho gusto en conocerte.

A young child sitting and crying, with large blue tears visibly rolling down their face.
llorar

cry

El bebé empezó a llorar porque tenía hambre.

A small, wide-eyed character with sweat beads on its brow, hugging itself tightly and shaking slightly, illustrating extreme anxiety or jitters.
nervios

nerves

Tengo muchos nervios antes de la presentación.

A simplified illustration of a small rabbit looking anxious, nervously rubbing its paws together.
nervioso

nervous

Estoy nervioso por la entrevista de trabajo de mañana.

A child looking at an old, framed photograph of themselves as a baby.
recuerdo

memory

Tengo un recuerdo muy feliz de mi abuela.

A person lying comfortably in a colorful hammock between two palm trees on a quiet beach.
relajado

relaxed

Después del masaje, me siento muy relajado.

A brightly colored simple illustration of a stylized human figure with a glowing heart symbolizing happiness.
sentimiento

feeling

Tengo un sentimiento de alegría muy fuerte hoy.

A small child bundled in a thick coat and scarf, hugging themselves and shivering dramatically in a cold, snowy setting.
sentir

to feel

Siento frío. ¿Puedes cerrar la ventana?

A cartoon child with a wide, joyful smile and sparkling eyes, sitting peacefully on a green hill under a sunny blue sky, illustrating a feeling of happiness.
sentirse

to feel

¿Cómo te sientes hoy?

A peaceful illustration of a person sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, surrounded by a gentle, golden light, signifying a feeling of calm and contentment.
sintiendo

feeling

Ahora mismo, estoy sintiendo mucho frío.

A small child is curled up under a warm, soft blanket, smiling contentedly with closed eyes, illustrating a feeling of comfort and warmth.
sintió

felt

Ella sintió una gran tristeza al irse.

A small child sitting at a table, yawning widely and rubbing their eyes, showing extreme sleepiness.
sueño

sleepiness

Tengo mucho sueño, me voy a dormir.

A small, cartoonish bear sitting alone with a downturned mouth and a single tear drop falling from its eye, illustrating the emotion of sadness.
triste

sad

Hoy me siento un poco triste.

Two small, simple cartoon figures sitting side-by-side, both looking very sad, with tears welling up in their eyes and their heads bowed down.
tristes

sad

Mis amigos están tristes porque su equipo perdió el partido.

A simple illustration of a small child sitting alone on the ground with their knees pulled up, exhibiting a posture of deep sadness. A single tear is visible on their cheek.
tristeza

sadness

Sentí una gran tristeza cuando se fue.

A storybook illustration of a child blushing deeply and hiding their face with their hands, symbolizing embarrassment.
vergüenza

embarrassment

Me dio mucha vergüenza hablar en público por primera vez.

A2Elementary (57 words)

A bustling street market with colorful stalls, people talking, and a festive atmosphere.
animado

lively

La fiesta está muy animada esta noche.

A small, wide-eyed rabbit sitting alone, gripping its paws tightly, conveying a feeling of worry and nervousness.
ansioso

anxious

Mi hermana está ansiosa por su entrevista de trabajo mañana.

A sad small dog sitting alone in a soft-lit room with its head down.
apenado

sorry

Estoy muy apenado por la muerte de tu gato.

A simple drawing of a face showing an expression of extreme revulsion and disgust.
asco

disgust

El olor a pescado podrido me dio mucho asco.

Two stylized figures, a man and a woman, smiling warmly at each other with a glowing heart floating between them, symbolizing emotional connection.
atracción

attraction

Siento una gran atracción por su manera de pensar.

A young child with a furrowed brow, red face, and clenched fists, clearly showing an angry expression.
bravo

angry

Mi jefe estaba bravo porque llegué tarde a la reunión.

A depiction of deep affection shown through a gentle hug between a child and an elderly person.
cariño

affection

Le tengo mucho cariño a mi abuela.

Two simplified figures standing on opposite sides of a wide crack in the ground, facing each other with frowning expressions, symbolizing conflict or opposition.
conflicto

conflict

El conflicto duró varias semanas antes de que llegaran a un acuerdo.

A simple storybook illustration of a child with a puzzled expression, scratching their head and shrugging their shoulders, indicating confusion.
confundido

confused

Estaba tan confundido que no sabía qué responder.

A cartoon person with a visibly puzzled expression, surrounded by swirling, tangled lines above their head, symbolizing jumbled thoughts.
confusión

confusion

Había mucha confusión en la clase después del examen sorpresa.

A small child standing bravely in front of a slightly intimidating but friendly-looking obstacle, holding a wooden shield.
coraje

courage

Tuvo el coraje de decir la verdad a pesar de las consecuencias.

A sad child sitting on the grass holding a bandaged knee with a single tear on their cheek.
dolió

it hurt

Me dolió mucho la espalda ayer.

A small child sitting down and holding their knee, which has a small scrape and is causing them discomfort.
doloroso

painful

La herida en mi rodilla es muy dolorosa.

A colorful illustration of a smiling child eagerly anticipating opening a wrapped present.
emocionado

excited

Estoy muy emocionado por el concierto de esta noche.

A smiling child on a bright red bicycle speeds down a grassy hill, arms raised high in a gesture of excitement.
emocionante

exciting

El final del partido de fútbol fue realmente emocionante.

A person smiling brightly and looking joyful, with three stylized pink hearts floating around their head, symbolizing the state of being deeply in love.
enamorado

in love

¿Estás enamorado de tu nueva vecina?

A cartoon character with a bright red face, furrowed brows, and a deeply frowning mouth, clearly showing intense anger.
enfadado

angry

Mi hermano está enfadado porque perdí su libro favorito.

A mischievous child spilling a bucket of blue paint on a clean floor while an adult stands nearby with a frustrated expression and crossed arms.
enfadar

to anger

Sus mentiras me van a enfadar mucho.

A grumpy young boy with a red face and crossed arms, looking very angry.
enojo

anger

No pude ocultar mi enojo cuando me mintieron.

A simple storybook illustration showing a small, worried figure sitting alone on the ground. A large, heavy, dark gray cloud is positioned directly above the figure's head, symbolizing mental or emotional strain.
estrés

stress

Tengo mucho estrés por los exámenes finales.

A person sitting at a desk overflowing with large piles of paper, holding their head in their hands.
estresante

stressful

Tengo un trabajo muy estresante.

A brightly colored illustration showing a young child with a wide smile, standing in a sunny field with arms open wide, expressing happiness.
felicidad

happiness

La felicidad está en las pequeñas cosas de la vida.

A child sitting on the floor looking at a complex wooden puzzle they cannot solve, with a slight frown and hands on their head.
frustrado

frustrated

Me siento un poco frustrado con mi progreso en español.

A joyful child jumping and running down a path, surrounded by small floating stars, representing excitement and positive anticipation.
ilusión

excitement

Tengo mucha ilusión por empezar la universidad.

A small child wincing and fidgeting while sitting uncomfortably on a large, jagged rock.
incómodo

uncomfortable

Este colchón es muy incómodo; no dormí bien.

A small child sitting alone, looking sad and holding a single wilted flower.
infeliz

unhappy

Después de perder su trabajo, se sintió muy infeliz durante meses.

A child fidgeting and twisting in a wooden chair, unable to stay still.
inquieto

restless

Mi hijo es muy inquieto y no para de correr.

A child hiding behind a parent's leg while looking shyly at a friendly group.
inseguro

insecure

Él es un chico muy inseguro.

A close-up illustration of a person's red, inflamed elbow skin.
irritado

irritated

Tengo los ojos irritados por el cloro de la piscina.

A small, wide-eyed child is huddled under a brightly colored blanket, looking nervously at the floor where long, exaggerated blue shadows are cast by an unseen light source.
miedo

fear

Tengo miedo de la oscuridad.

A happy young girl stands next to a simple, colorful drawing she just completed, smiling widely with a sense of accomplishment.
orgullo

pride

Siento mucho orgullo por haber terminado la carrera.

A young child standing proudly next to a large, colorful block tower they just built, beaming with satisfaction.
orgulloso

proud

Estoy muy orgulloso de tus logros académicos.

A joyful artist painting a landscape on an easel with enthusiasm, illustrating strong enthusiasm or interest.
pasión

passion

Mi mayor pasión es viajar por Latinoamérica.

A sad child sitting on the floor next to a broken, single-wheeled toy car, illustrating sorrow or pity.
pena

pity

Qué pena que no puedas venir a la fiesta.

A small, simple figure is sitting hunched over, looking distressed, with a small grey cloud hovering directly above their head, symbolizing a feeling of heaviness or anxiety.
preocupación

worry

Siento mucha preocupación por el futuro de mis hijos.

A storybook illustration of a small child sitting alone, hugging their knees, looking down with a slight frown, conveying worry.
preocupado

worried

Mi hermano está muy preocupado por su entrevista de trabajo.

A concerned mother looking at a child who has a small bandage on their knee.
preocupar

to worry

Tu salud me preocupa mucho.

A child wrapped in a cozy, soft blanket, illustrating a physical feeling of warmth and comfort.
sensación

feeling

Tengo una sensación de ardor en la mano.

A small, cartoonish character sitting with a single tear rolling down their cheek, holding a wilting flower, illustrating emotional sensitivity.
sensible

sensitive

Mi hijo es muy sensible y llora con facilidad viendo películas tristes.

A person sitting peacefully by a quiet lake with a slight smile.
sereno

calm

A pesar del problema, él se mantuvo sereno.

Two people sitting on a park bench, smiling warmly at each other and sharing a bowl of fruit.
simpatía

friendliness

Ella tiene mucha simpatía y siempre está sonriendo.

A small child sitting alone on a large, empty wooden bench in a vast, muted green field, looking down sadly, symbolizing isolation.
soledad

loneliness

Después de la mudanza, sintió una profunda soledad.

A stylized illustration of a simple cartoon figure with very wide, round eyes and an open mouth shaped like an 'O', expressing intense shock and astonishment.
sorprendido

surprised

Estaba muy sorprendido cuando ganamos el premio mayor.

A person standing on a high balcony looking down with colorful spiral lines around their head.
vértigo

dizziness

Me da mucho vértigo mirar hacia abajo desde este balcón.

A child sitting at a wooden table, resting their chin on their hand with a disinterested expression and slumped shoulders.
aburrimiento

boredom

Siento mucho aburrimiento cuando no tengo nada que hacer.

A stylized illustration showing a small person who has removed a large, heavy, gray burden (representing worry) from their back and is now resting peacefully, smiling under a bright sky.
alivio

relief

Sentí un gran alivio cuando supe que estaba bien.

A mother bear gently hugging her small cub in a soft meadow.
amoroso

loving

Mi abuelo es un hombre muy amoroso con sus nietos.

A child is sitting alone on the floor, hunched over and hiding their face completely in their hands, conveying deep shame or embarrassment.
avergonzado

ashamed

Estaba muy avergonzado después de caerse frente a todos.

A gentle hand softly stroking the cheek of a smiling child.
caricia

caress

El bebé sonrió con la caricia de su madre.

A young person with a furrowed brow and wide eyes, shrugging their shoulders, looking completely bewildered and unsure.
confuso

confused

Estaba confuso después de leer todas esas reglas nuevas.

A sad child looking down at a dropped ice cream cone on the ground.
decepcionado

disappointed

Estoy decepcionado con el resultado del examen.

A young child sitting at a table making a displeased face and pushing away a plate of broccoli.
disgustar

to dislike

Me disgusta mucho la impuntualidad.

A single, large, perfectly round lollipop with red and white swirls, glistening against a bright background, representing sweet flavor.
dulzura

sweetness

La dulzura de la miel es inigualable.

A young child with wide eyes and a beaming smile, jumping high into the air with their arms extended, surrounded by bright colors, illustrating a feeling of pure happiness.
emocional

emotional

Ella necesita apoyo emocional después de la pérdida.

A child sitting on green grass looking down at a small red scrape on their knee.
lastima

hurts

El zapato me lastima el talón.

A happy child sitting on a patch of green grass under bright sunshine, smiling widely with closed eyes while holding a single brightly colored flower, symbolizing simple enjoyment.
placer

pleasure

Es un placer conocerte.

A lone person sitting on a hillside, reading a book, surrounded by green grass and blue sky, illustrating a preference for being alone.
solitario

solitary

Mi gato es muy solitario y no le gustan otros animales.

B1Intermediate (97 words)

A stylized human body with glowing orange energy pathways representing adrenaline flowing through the system.
adrenalina

adrenaline

Cuando vio el accidente, su cuerpo produjo mucha adrenalina.

A small child hugging a large teddy bear tightly, showing emotional warmth.
afecto

affection

Ella siempre me muestra mucho afecto.

A small child sitting on the floor, hugging their knees tightly, with a worried or distressed expression. A small, dark gray cloud hovers directly above the child's head.
ansiedad

anxiety

Sufre de mucha ansiedad social cuando tiene que hablar en público.

A small green monster looking suspiciously and sadly at two happy, cartoonish characters holding hands, illustrating jealousy.
celoso

jealous

Mi hermana estaba celosa de mis buenas notas en el examen.

A small, exhausted child character struggling intensely to hold up a single, colorful feather, illustrating physical weakness.
debilidad

weakness

Después de la operación, sentía una gran debilidad en todo el cuerpo.

A small, sad blue teddy bear sits alone, looking slumped, with a tiny, dark gray rain cloud floating directly above its head.
deprimido

depressed

Después de la noticia, Juan estuvo deprimido por semanas.

A storybook illustration of a small person sitting alone on the ground with their head buried in their knees, symbolizing extreme hopelessness.
desesperado

desperate

Estaba tan desesperado que no sabía qué hacer.

A child handing a single bright flower to an elderly person who is smiling warmly with a hand over their heart.
emocionar

to move

Esa canción siempre me emociona mucho.

A small green monster figure hiding behind a bush, intensely watching a happy child who is holding a large, bright red balloon. The monster looks envious.
envidia

envy

Siento mucha envidia por tu habilidad para hablar tres idiomas.

A high-quality illustration of a small child confidently holding the hand of a tall, comforting adult figure while walking along a simple path, symbolizing trust.
fe

faith

Tengo fe en que encontraremos una solución pronto.

A child trying to reach a cookie jar on a high shelf but failing because their arm is too short.
frustración

frustration

Siento mucha frustración cuando no puedo explicar lo que pienso.

A simplified illustration of an extremely angry character with a bright red face, furrowed brows, and steam coming from its head.
furioso

furious

Mi jefe estaba furioso cuando vio el error en el informe.

A simple illustration of a terrified child with wide eyes and a screaming mouth, shaking in fear.
horror

horror

Sentí un horror profundo al ver la casa abandonada.

A small child standing on a stage looking shy and hiding behind their hands.
inseguridad

insecurity

Tengo mucha inseguridad cuando hablo español en público.

A person sitting comfortably in a cozy reading nook with a tall wooden fence and lush green bushes providing a secluded space.
intimidad

privacy

Es importante respetar la intimidad de las personas.

A small, wide-eyed figure running frantically across a simple landscape, chased by a massive, looming, dark purple shadow, symbolizing sudden overwhelming fear.
pánico

panic

Cuando vio el humo, entró en pánico y no supo qué hacer.

A simple, round, cheerful character sitting cross-legged on a patch of grass with a wide, contented smile. A large, brightly glowing yellow star floats directly above the character's head, symbolizing pure contentment and fulfillment.
satisfacción

satisfaction

Sentí una enorme satisfacción al ver que mis alumnos aprobaron el examen.

A simplified character sitting comfortably on a soft chair, smiling peacefully with their eyes closed, indicating deep contentment and satisfaction.
satisfecho

satisfied

Estoy muy satisfecho con el resultado de mi examen.

A child looking at a colorful butterfly with wide, appreciative eyes, holding a paintbrush.
sensibilidad

sensitivity

Ella tiene una gran sensibilidad artística.

A small, simple character with very wide eyes and a distressed expression is clutching their face with their hands, illustrating extreme, intense fear.
terror

terror

El terremoto causó un terror generalizado entre la población.

A cartoon character standing next to a tipped-over vase, covering their face completely with their hands, indicating deep shame or embarrassment.
vergonzoso

shameful

La manera en que trataron al cliente fue vergonzosa.

A child hugging a large, soft teddy bear with a warm smile.
afectivo

emotional

Los niños necesitan un ambiente afectivo y seguro.

A person sitting on a park bench, exhaling with a peaceful smile, their shoulders dropped and relaxed.
aliviado

relieved

Estoy muy aliviado porque pasé el examen.

A person with a frustrated expression holding their head with their hands.
alterado

upset

Cálmate un poco, te veo muy alterado.

A man sitting alone on a park bench with a deep scowl and crossed arms, looking unhappy.
amargado

bitter

No seas tan amargado, ¡disfruta de la fiesta!

A child looking out a window at a distant, colorful balloon in the sky.
ansia

longing

Tengo un ansia enorme de viajar por el mundo.

A person playing a guitar with intense emotion and vibrant colors radiating from the music.
apasionado

passionate

Él es un defensor apasionado de los derechos humanos.

A sad child sitting on a wooden bench, looking down at a broken toy with a regretful expression.
arrepentido

sorry

Estoy muy arrepentido de lo que te dije ayer.

A sad character sitting alone on a wooden bench, looking down at a broken toy on the ground.
arrepentimiento

regret

Siento mucho arrepentimiento por haberle gritado.

A person looking sadly at a broken ceramic vase on the floor, expressing regret for their action.
arrepentirse

to regret

Me arrepiento de no haber estudiado más.

A child with wide eyes and an open mouth looking at a glowing, magical butterfly.
asombrado

amazed

Estoy asombrado por lo rápido que aprendes.

A child with wide eyes and an open mouth looking at a glowing, magical butterfly.
asombrar

to amaze

Tu capacidad para aprender idiomas nos va a asombrar a todos.

A young child with wide eyes and mouth open in wonder, looking up at a glowing, magical butterfly.
asombro

amazement

Miró el gran pastel con asombro.

A child standing tall with a big smile and a gold star pinned to their shirt.
autoestima

self-esteem

Ella tiene una autoestima muy alta.

A grumpy young boy with a bright red face and crossed arms, looking very angry.
cabreado

pissed off

Mi padre está cabreado porque perdí las llaves del coche.

A mischievous child poking a sleeping cat with a feather.
cabrear

to annoy

Ese ruido constante me va a cabrear.

A lone woman standing in a simple room. A prominent, swirling green vapor cloud is visibly emanating from her chest area, symbolizing the consuming emotion of jealousy.
celos

jealousy

Mi hermana tiene celos de mi nuevo trabajo.

A caring adult gently hugs a small, tearful child sitting on the ground, illustrating deep sympathy and concern.
compasión

compassion

Mostró compasión por los prisioneros y les dio agua.

A small, fluffy kitten being gently cradled in the hands of a person, showing a moment of tenderness.
conmovedor

touching

La película tuvo un final muy conmovedor.

A small child looking sadly at a dropped ice cream cone on the sidewalk.
decepción

disappointment

La película fue una gran decepción.

A single wilted flower in a pot, drooping under a small gray rain cloud.
deprimente

depressing

Es deprimente ver la ciudad tan vacía.

A person sitting alone on a bench looking sad with their head down and a small rain cloud above them.
deprimir

to depress

Las noticias grises me deprimen un poco.

A person looking at a plate of burnt toast with a frown on their face.
descontento

dissatisfied

El cliente está muy descontento con el servicio.

A small, solitary figure sitting slumped on a dark, barren hill under a heavy, colorless sky, illustrating deep hopelessness.
desesperación

despair

La desesperación se apoderó de él cuando perdió el trabajo.

A simple cartoon person with a visibly disgusted expression recoiling strongly from a single large green vegetable on a table, holding their hand up in a 'stop' gesture.
detesto

I detest

Detesto levantarme temprano los fines de semana.

A loyal dog resting its head on its owner's lap, showing deep love and loyalty.
devoción

devotion

Tiene una gran devoción por su trabajo.

A child with a wide smile jumping in the air in a field of flowers.
dichoso

happy

Soy un hombre dichoso por tenerte a mi lado.

A sad child sitting on a wooden bench looking down at a spilled ice cream cone on the ground.
disgusto

upset

Mi abuelo se llevó un gran disgusto cuando perdió su reloj.

A small child sitting on a wooden bench looking downcast with a single tear on their cheek.
dolido

hurt

Juan está dolido porque no lo invitaste a tu fiesta.

A person sitting comfortably on a bench, holding a glowing heart shape in their hands with a peaceful expression.
emocionalmente

emotionally

Ella es una persona muy estable emocionalmente.

A child hugging a large, fluffy teddy bear with a small tear of joy on their cheek.
emotivo

moving

Fue un reencuentro muy emotivo después de diez años.

A child jumping for joy with a wide smile and arms raised in front of a colorful birthday cake.
excitación

excitement

Había una gran excitación en el estadio antes de que empezara el partido.

A person with bright red blushing cheeks and wide, sparkling eyes, looking pleasantly flustered.
excitado

aroused

Él se sentía excitado después de ver la película romántica.

A colorful storybook illustration showing a child jumping high in the air with a huge smile and wide eyes, clearly excited, next to a large, brightly wrapped gift box.
excitante

exciting

La película de acción fue muy excitante.

A child trying to reach a jar of cookies on a high shelf but his hand is just an inch too short.
frustrante

frustrating

Aprender un idioma nuevo puede ser frustrante a veces.

A simple, stylized character illustration showing intense anger, depicted by a bright red face, clenched fists, and exaggerated steam rising from its head.
furia

fury

Sintió tanta furia que rompió el vaso sin querer.

A simple storybook illustration showing one small character offering a bright yellow flower to another character, who is receiving the gift with a warm, grateful smile.
gratitud

gratitude

Quiero expresar mi profunda gratitud por su ayuda.

A child sitting on a wooden bench, looking down with their chin in their hands and a small rain cloud floating over their head.
inquietud

concern

Siento una gran inquietud por el futuro de la empresa.

A person walking past a crying child without looking or stopping.
insensible

insensitive

No seas tan insensible con el dolor de tu hermano.

A small, fluffy kitten looking up at a very large, looming shadow of a big dog.
intimidar

to intimidate

No dejes que su tamaño te intimide.

A colorful storybook illustration of a person standing at a fork in a path, confidently choosing the path that glows with a soft, warm light.
intuición

intuition

Mi intuición me dice que algo no va bien.

A simple, colorful storybook illustration showing a furious child character with a bright red face, yelling, with visible steam rising from their head, indicating extreme anger.
ira

anger

Sentí una gran ira cuando descubrí la mentira.

A brightly colored illustration showing a small child holding hands with a large, friendly brown dog. They are walking together on a sunny green path, symbolizing the bond of loyalty and faithfulness.
lealtad

loyalty

La lealtad de un perro a su dueño es asombrosa.

A close-up illustration of a person's face with large, blue tears rolling down their cheeks.
llanto

crying

El llanto del bebé se escuchaba en toda la casa.

An elderly person sitting in a cozy room, holding a small, worn-out wooden toy horse with a gentle, thoughtful smile.
nostalgia

nostalgia

Siento mucha nostalgia por mi país.

A stylized, simple red heart figure surrounded by aggressive, dark red and black jagged thorns and smoke, symbolizing intense hatred.
odio

hatred

El odio entre las dos familias era muy antiguo.

A cheerful person looking up at a bright sun peeking through white clouds, smiling with hope.
optimismo

optimism

Su optimismo es contagioso.

A small, nervous character peering around a corner with wide eyes, while simple shadows of figures loom on the wall behind them.
paranoia

paranoia

Tengo la paranoia de que alguien me está siguiendo.

A small bird sitting alone on a bare branch under a gray rain cloud.
penoso

sad

Es penoso ver cómo ha quedado la ciudad tras la tormenta.

A person looking concerned while standing over a drooping, wilting plant in a pot.
preocupante

worrying

La falta de lluvia es muy preocupante.

A cartoon character depiction of intense anger, showing a red face and steam escaping from the head.
rabia

rage

Sentí tanta rabia cuando perdí el partido que rompí la raqueta.

A man with a very angry facial expression, red face, and clenched fists.
rabioso

furious

Mi jefe se puso rabioso cuando vio el informe.

A child with a wide, joyful smile and glowing cheeks, standing in a garden.
radiante

radiant

La novia estaba radiante el día de su boda.

A person sitting alone on a park bench with a grumpy expression and crossed arms, looking away from a happy group in the background.
resentido

resentful

Él está resentido con su jefe por no darle el ascenso.

A close-up illustration of two hands gently holding a small, faded photograph, symbolizing cherished memories.
sentimental

sentimental

Esa vieja foto tiene un gran valor sentimental para mi abuela.

A person sitting peacefully on a green hill overlooking a perfectly still, blue lake under a clear sky.
serenidad

serenity

Necesito un poco de serenidad en mi vida.

A gentle illustration of a person's hand softly stroking a small kitten.
ternura

tenderness

Siento mucha ternura cuando veo a mi perro dormir.

A small figure sitting alone on a wooden bench, looking down with their head in their hands, looking very sad.
angustiado

distressed

Carlos está angustiado porque no encuentra sus llaves y llega tarde.

A child looking out a window at a distant, colorful kite flying in the sky.
anhelar

to long for

Anhelo volver a ver mi tierra algún día.

A child looking longingly through a window at a bright red kite stuck in a tree.
ansiar

to long for

Ella ansía las vacaciones de verano.

A small, colorful monster jumping out from behind a bush to surprise a startled character with wide eyes and raised hands.
aterrorizar

to terrify

La tormenta aterrorizó a los niños.

A small figure sitting on the ground looking distressed while a large, dark, swirling storm cloud looms directly over them.
atormentar

to torment

El ruido constante de la construcción me atormenta.

A child hiding their face behind their hands at a birthday party while others look on with smiles.
avergonzar

to embarrass

Por favor, no me avergüences delante de mis amigos.

A child offering a single flower to an elderly person who is smiling with a hand over their heart.
conmover

to move

La historia del niño conmovió a todos.

A person standing at a fork in a forest path, looking towards one trail with a soft, warm glow emanating from their chest.
corazonada

hunch

Tuve la corazonada de que vendrías hoy.

A small blue bird sitting alone on a branch under a single rain cloud while other birds fly together in the distance.
depresivo

depressive

Él está pasando por un episodio depresivo.

A person looking confused and scratching their head while standing in front of a giant, tangled ball of colorful yarn.
desconcertado

bewildered

Juan está desconcertado por el cambio de planes.

A child making a sour face and pushing away a bowl of broccoli.
detestar

to detest

Detesto el olor del tabaco.

A child sitting on a small wooden stool with their arms crossed and a frowning expression, looking unhappy and annoyed.
disgustado

upset

Mi padre está disgustado porque llegué tarde.

A curious young person looking through a magnifying glass at a small glowing blue butterfly.
excitar

to stimulate

El descubrimiento excitó la curiosidad de todos.

A person with wide eyes and hands on their head looking overwhelmed with emotion.
histérico

hysterical

La madre se puso histérica cuando no vio a su hijo en el parque.

A person sitting on a chair looking concerned while tapping their chin, with a small storm cloud hovering above their head.
inquietar

to worry

Me inquieta que todavía no haya llegado a casa.

A lonely person sitting on a wooden bench under a rainy sky, looking thoughtfully at a single falling leaf.
melancólico

melancholy

Hoy me siento un poco melancólico por la lluvia.

A person looking at a bright, glowing butterfly landing on their hand with a look of peaceful anticipation.
presentir

to have a feeling

Presiento que algo bueno va a pasar hoy.

A child sitting on the floor looking sadly at a broken ceramic flower vase.
remordimiento

remorse

No siento ningún remordimiento por mi decisión.

A lush forest floor covered in deep shadows cast by large leafy trees.
sombrío

shady

Caminamos por un sendero sombrío en el bosque.

A small mouse hiding behind a large leaf, looking out with wide, nervous eyes.
temeroso

fearful

El perro es muy temeroso de los ruidos fuertes.

Grammar Tips

Adjective Agreement

Remember that adjectives describing emotions must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify (usually the person feeling the emotion). For example, 'Ella está contenta' (She is happy), but 'Él está contento' (He is happy).

Ser vs. Estar for Feelings

The verb 'estar' is almost always used for temporary states and emotions. 'Estar + adjective' is your go-to. 'Ser' is generally for inherent characteristics, so you wouldn't say 'Soy triste' for 'I am sad' in the typical sense.

Reflexive Verbs for Emotions

Many verbs describing emotional states are reflexive, meaning the action reflects back on the subject. Examples include 'enojarse' (to get angry) and 'preocuparse' (to worry). You'll need to use the correct reflexive pronoun: 'Me enojo', 'Te preocupas'.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect Verb for Emotions

Mistake:Yo soy aburrido porque no hay nada que hacer.

Correction: Yo estoy aburrido porque no hay nada que hacer. — Use 'estar' for temporary states like boredom; 'ser' would imply you are inherently a boring person.

Missing Reflexive Pronoun

Mistake:Ella enfadó mucho.

Correction: Ella se enfadó mucho. — The verb 'enojarse' (to get angry) is reflexive, requiring the pronoun 'se' to agree with 'ella'.

Adjective Agreement Error

Mistake:Los niños están muy contentas.

Correction: Los niños están muy contentos. — 'Niños' is masculine plural, so the adjective 'contento' must also be masculine plural ('contentos').

Cultural Notes

Expressiveness Varies

While Spanish speakers are often stereotyped as being very expressive, the actual display of emotions can vary greatly by region and individual. Some cultures might be more outwardly demonstrative than others, but the vocabulary to describe feelings is rich across the Spanish-speaking world.

Nuances of 'Feeling'

Spanish often uses 'tener' (to have) for certain feelings, like 'tener miedo' (to have fear/be scared) or 'tener prisa' (to be in a hurry), which differs from English's 'to be' construction.

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