Feelings vocabulary in Spanish, covering common emotions, moods, and expressions to help you describe how you and others are feeling.
Learning how to talk about feelings in Spanish is essential for expressing yourself, understanding others, and engaging in everyday conversations. This guide covers common emotions, moods, and special expressions that will help you describe how you and those around you are feeling.
Common Emotions
These are some of the most basic and frequently used emotions in Spanish. Knowing these will help you describe your feelings clearly.
| Spanish Emotion | English Emotion | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| feliz | happy | Estoy feliz hoy. | I am happy today. |
| triste | sad | Ella está triste. | She is sad. |
| enojado / enojada | angry | Estoy enojado con él. | I am angry with him. |
| cansado / cansada | tired | Estoy cansada después del trabajo. | I am tired after work. |
| nervioso / nerviosa | nervous | Estoy nervioso por el examen. | I am nervous about the exam. |
| sorprendido / sorprendida | surprised | Estoy sorprendida por la noticia. | I am surprised by the news. |
| confundido / confundida | confused | Estoy confundido con la pregunta. | I am confused by the question. |
| emocionado / emocionada | excited | Estoy emocionada por el viaje. | I am excited about the trip. |
| aburrido / aburrida | bored | Estoy aburrido en casa. | I am bored at home. |
| preocupado / preocupada | worried | Estoy preocupada por mi amigo. | I am worried about my friend. |
Moods and States
These words describe more general states of being rather than specific emotions. They’re useful for everyday conversation.
| Spanish Mood | English Mood | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| de buen humor | in a good mood | Estoy de buen humor hoy. | I am in a good mood today. |
| de mal humor | in a bad mood | Ella está de mal humor. | She is in a bad mood. |
| relajado / relajada | relaxed | Estoy relajado en la playa. | I am relaxed at the beach. |
| estresado / estresada | stressed | Estoy estresada por el trabajo. | I am stressed about work. |
| soñoliento / soñolienta | sleepy | Estoy soñoliento después de comer. | I am sleepy after eating. |
| irritado / irritada | irritated | Estoy irritado por el ruido. | I am irritated by the noise. |
| ansioso / ansiosa | anxious | Estoy ansiosa por la entrevista. | I am anxious about the interview. |
| deprimido / deprimida | depressed | Me siento deprimido hoy. | I feel depressed today. |
| optimista | optimistic | Soy optimista sobre el futuro. | I am optimistic about the future. |
| pesimista | pessimistic | Ella es pesimista a veces. | She is pessimistic sometimes. |
Special Expressions
These are common Spanish phrases for talking about feelings more naturally and expressively.
| Spanish Expression | English Expression | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tener miedo | to be afraid | Tengo miedo de las alturas. | I am afraid of heights. |
| tener celos | to be jealous | Ella tiene celos de su hermana. | She is jealous of her sister. |
| tener hambre | to be hungry | Tengo hambre ahora. | I am hungry now. |
| tener sueño | to be sleepy | Tengo sueño temprano. | I am sleepy early. |
| tener ganas de... | to feel like... | Tengo ganas de bailar. | I feel like dancing. |
| estar de buen humor | to be in a good mood | Estoy de buen humor hoy. | I am in a good mood today. |
| estar de mal humor | to be in a bad mood | Él está de mal humor. | He is in a bad mood. |
| estar contento / contenta | to be happy/content | Estoy contenta con mi trabajo. | I am happy with my job. |
| estar orgulloso / orgullosa | to be proud | Estoy orgulloso de ti. | I am proud of you. |
| estar confundido / confundida | to be confused | Estoy confundida con la lección. | I am confused about the lesson. |
Complex Emotions
These are more nuanced feelings that you might encounter in deeper conversations or more advanced writing.
| Spanish Emotion | English Emotion | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nostálgico / nostálgica | nostalgic | Me siento nostálgica por mi infancia. | I feel nostalgic about my childhood. |
| frustrado / frustrada | frustrated | Estoy frustrada con el tráfico. | I am frustrated with the traffic. |
| culpable | guilty | Me siento culpable por lo que dije. | I feel guilty for what I said. |
| avergonzado / avergonzada | embarrassed | Estoy avergonzada por el error. | I am embarrassed by the mistake. |
| aliviado / aliviada | relieved | Estoy aliviado después del examen. | I am relieved after the exam. |
| desconcertado / desconcertada | bewildered | Estoy desconcertada por su respuesta. | I am bewildered by her answer. |
| esperanzado / esperanzada | hopeful | Estoy esperanzada de que todo salga bien. | I am hopeful that everything will go well. |
| ansioso / ansiosa | anxious (eager) | Estoy ansiosa por verte. | I am eager to see you. |
| melancólico / melancólica | melancholic | Me siento melancólico en el otoño. | I feel melancholic in the fall. |
| culpable | guilty | Siento culpa por no ayudar más. | I feel guilty for not helping more. |
Congratulations! You’re now equipped with a wide range of Spanish vocabulary to talk about feelings with confidence. ¡Buena suerte!
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- English Emotion: happy
- English Example: I am happy today.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
