Feelings words are vocabulary that describe our emotions, moods, and physical sensations. These words help us communicate how we feel in different situations, whether we are happy, sad, angry, or calm. They can be positive, negative, or neutral, and some words show the intensity of the feeling.
Positive Feelings
Positive feelings are emotions that make us feel happy, content, or good about ourselves and others. They include joy, love, gratitude, and excitement.
| English | English Example | Spanish | Spanish Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| happy | I feel happy today. | feliz | Me siento feliz hoy. | General feeling of joy or contentment. |
| excited | She is excited about the trip. | emocionada | Ella está emocionada por el viaje. | Feeling eager or enthusiastic. |
| grateful | I am grateful for your help. | agradecido | Estoy agradecido por tu ayuda. | Feeling thankful. |
| love | They love spending time together. | amor | Ellos aman pasar tiempo juntos. | Deep affection or care. |
| proud | He is proud of his achievement. | orgulloso | Él está orgulloso de su logro. | Feeling satisfaction in oneself or others. |
Negative Feelings
Negative feelings are emotions that make us feel unhappy, upset, or uncomfortable. They include sadness, anger, fear, and frustration.
| English | English Example | Spanish | Spanish Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sad | She feels sad after the movie. | triste | Ella se siente triste después de la película. | Feeling unhappy or sorrowful. |
| angry | He is angry about the mistake. | enojado | Él está enojado por el error. | Feeling mad or upset. |
| afraid | I am afraid of spiders. | miedo | Tengo miedo a las arañas. | Feeling scared or worried. |
| frustrated | They are frustrated with the delay. | frustrado | Están frustrados con el retraso. | Feeling annoyed because of obstacles. |
| lonely | She feels lonely at college. | sola | Ella se siente sola en la universidad. | Feeling isolated or without company. |
Neutral / Mixed Feelings
Neutral or mixed feelings are emotions that are neither clearly positive nor negative. They may include confusion, curiosity, or calmness.
| English | English Example | Spanish | Spanish Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| calm | I feel calm after meditation. | tranquilo | Me siento tranquilo después de meditar. | Feeling peaceful or relaxed. |
| bored | He is bored with the lecture. | aburrido | Él está aburrido con la clase. | Feeling uninterested or tired of something. |
| curious | She is curious about the new culture. | curiosa | Ella tiene curiosidad por la nueva cultura. | Wanting to learn or know more. |
| confused | I am confused by the instructions. | confundido | Estoy confundido con las instrucciones. | Feeling unsure or puzzled. |
| surprised | They were surprised by the news. | sorprendidos | Ellos estaban sorprendidos por la noticia. | Feeling unexpected or amazed. |
Describing Intensity
These words help us show how strong or weak a feeling is. They can be used with many different emotions.
| English | English Example | Spanish | Spanish Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| very | She is very happy today. | muy | Ella está muy feliz hoy. | Increases the intensity of a feeling. |
| a little | I’m a little tired. | un poco | Estoy un poco cansado. | Decreases the intensity of a feeling. |
| extremely | He is extremely angry. | extremadamente | Él está extremadamente enojado. | Shows a very high level of feeling. |
| quite | The movie was quite interesting. | bastante | La película fue bastante interesante. | Moderate degree, often positive. |
| slightly | I’m slightly worried about the test. | ligeramente | Estoy ligeramente preocupado por el examen. | Mild degree of a feeling. |
Physical Sensations
These words describe feelings in the body, which are often connected to emotions. They include sensations like pain, tiredness, and energy.
| English | English Example | Spanish | Spanish Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tired | I feel tired after work. | cansado | Me siento cansado después del trabajo. | Feeling need for rest or sleep. |
| pain | She has pain in her back. | dolor | Ella tiene dolor en la espalda. | Physical discomfort. |
| cold | I feel cold in the winter. | frío | Tengo frío en el invierno. | Sensation of low temperature. |
| warm | The sun makes me feel warm. | cálido | El sol me hace sentir cálido. | Sensation of mild heat. |
| energetic | He feels energetic today. | enérgico | Él se siente enérgico hoy. | Feeling full of energy or strength. |
Conclusion
Feelings words cover a wide range of human experience, allowing us to express joy, sadness, anger, calm, and more. By learning these words, you can better communicate your emotions and understand others.
She is ____ happy today. (very)
very
'Very' is a general intensifier that increases the strength of 'happy.' 'A little' and 'slightly' decrease intensity, while 'extremely' implies a stronger level than 'very.'
She has ____ in her back. (pain)
pain
'Pain' refers to physical discomfort, which fits the context of back problems. The other options are sensations that don’t imply discomfort.
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- Notes: General feeling of joy or contentment.
- English: happy
- English Example: I feel happy today.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
