This page lists common Spanish words for feelings, including emotions, moods, and states of being. It also includes tips on how feelings vocabulary fits into the larger category of emotions.
Common Feelings Words
Here are some of the most common Spanish words for feelings:
| Spanish | English | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| feliz | happy | Estoy feliz hoy. | I am happy today. |
| triste | sad | Ella está triste. | She is sad. |
| enojado/enfadado | angry | Estoy enojado contigo. | I am angry with you. |
| cansado/a | tired | Estoy cansado. | I am tired. |
| emocionado/a | excited | Estoy emocionado por el viaje. | I am excited about the trip. |
| preocupado/a | worried | Estoy preocupado por el examen. | I am worried about the exam. |
| aburrido/a | bored | Estoy aburrido en casa. | I am bored at home. |
| nervioso/a | nervous | Estoy nervioso antes de la entrevista. | I am nervous before the interview. |
| tranquilo/a | calm | Estoy tranquilo ahora. | I am calm now. |
| sorprendido/a | surprised | Estoy sorprendido por la noticia. | I am surprised by the news. |
Use these words with the verb estar to describe your current feelings (e.g., “Estoy feliz,” “Estoy cansado”).
Physical Sensations
Some feelings words also describe physical sensations or states:
| Spanish | English | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| enfermo/a | sick | Estoy enfermo. | I am sick. |
| dolorido/a | sore | Estoy dolorido después del ejercicio. | I am sore after exercising. |
| hambriento/a | hungry | Tengo hambre. | I am hungry. |
| sediento/a | thirsty | Tengo sed. | I am thirsty. |
| frío | cold | Tengo frío. | I am cold. |
| calor | hot | Tengo calor. | I am hot. |
| sueño | sleepy | Tengo sueño. | I am sleepy. |
| cómodo/a | comfortable | Estoy cómodo en esta silla. | I am comfortable in this chair. |
| incómodo/a | uncomfortable | Estoy incómodo aquí. | I am uncomfortable here. |
| mareado/a | dizzy | Estoy mareado después del viaje. | I am dizzy after the trip. |
These often use the verb tener (to have) instead of estar (e.g., “Tengo hambre,” “Tengo frío”).
Relationship and Social Feelings
Here are some feelings words related to relationships and social interactions:
| Spanish | English | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| enamorado/a | in love | Estoy enamorado de ti. | I am in love with you. |
| celoso/a | jealous | Ella está celosa. | She is jealous. |
| agradecido/a | grateful | Estoy agradecido por tu ayuda. | I am grateful for your help. |
| solo/a | lonely | Me siento solo en la ciudad. | I feel lonely in the city. |
| apoyado/a | supported | Me siento apoyado por mis amigos. | I feel supported by my friends. |
| orgulloso/a | proud | Estoy orgulloso de mi trabajo. | I am proud of my work. |
| confundido/a | confused | Estoy confundido con la tarea. | I am confused about the homework. |
| avergonzado/a | embarrassed | Estoy avergonzado por el error. | I am embarrassed by the mistake. |
| indiferente | indifferent | Estoy indiferente al resultado. | I am indifferent to the outcome. |
| esperanzado/a | hopeful | Estoy esperanzado sobre el futuro. | I am hopeful about the future. |
Use these to describe more complex emotional states connected to other people and situations.
She is jealous.
Ella está celosa.
'Celosa' means 'jealous.' The other options describe different emotions.
Tips for Using Feelings Words
- Use estar + adjective to describe temporary feelings (e.g., Estoy feliz).
- Use tener + noun to describe physical states or needs (e.g., Tengo hambre).
- Feelings adjectives often agree in gender and number (e.g., feliz, felices, cansado, cansada).
- Many feelings can be intensified with words like muy (very), un poco (a little), or tan (so).
Feelings vocabulary helps you express what you’re experiencing and connect more deeply in conversation.
How do you express physical needs like hunger or thirst in Spanish?
Use tener + noun (e.g., Tengo hambre).
Physical needs use the verb tener + noun. For example, 'Tengo hambre' means 'I am hungry.'
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- English: happy
- Example (English): I am happy today.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
