Adjectives for Feelings

In this lesson of the Learn Spanish course, you'll learn Spanish adjectives for expressing feelings and emotions. The grammar of Spanish adjectives is discussed in the Adjectives lesson.

Online flashcards and a quiz are included in the lesson to help you learn the Spanish adjectives included in this lesson.

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Adjectives

Here are some Spanish adjectives that describe feelings, emotions, and state of mind.

abrumado overwhelmed
aburrido bored
alegre happy
aliviado relieved
ansioso anxious
atónito astonished
avergonzado ashamed
calmado calm
celoso jealous
confundido confused
culpable guilty
desanimado discouraged
desilusionado disillusioned
desperado desperate
decepcionado disappointed
emocionado excited
enojado angry
entusiasmado enthusiastic
enviadoso envious
esperanzado hopeful
eufórico euphoric
frustrado frustrated
indiferente indifferent
impaciente impatient
indignado outraged
irritado irritated
motivado motivated
nervioso nervous
optimista optimistic
orgulloso proud
preocupado worried
resentido resentful
satisfecho satisfied
sorprendido surprised
vergonzoso embarrassed
vulnerable vulnerable

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Examples

Here are some examples that show how these adjectives are used in sentences.

Se mantiene optimista sobre la recuperación del proyecto. He remains optimistic about the project's recovery.
Los ciudadanos se sintieron indignados por la decisión injusta. Se mantiene optimista sobre la recuperación del proyecto.
Se puso nervioso antes de hablar en público. He got nervous before speaking in public.
Estamos emocionados por el viaje que comienza mañana. We are excited about the trip that starts tomorrow.
Se sintió decepcionado cuando cancelaron el concierto. He felt disappointed when they canceled the concert.
Estoy frustrado porque no encuentro una solución. I am frustrated because I can't find a solution.
Me sentí aliviado cuando anunciaron que todo estaba bien. I felt relieved when they announced everything was fine.
Me siento abrumado con tantas tareas pendientes. I feel overwhelmed with so many pending tasks.

Adjective Flashcards

Here are some flashcards to help you learn the Spanish adjectives for feelings, emotions, and state of mind that are included in this lesson.

Quiz

Here is a quiz to help you learn the adjectives that are included in this lesson.