{"id":144786,"date":"2023-04-30T18:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T22:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-feelings\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T05:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:53:25","slug":"spanish-feelings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-feelings\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Useful Ways to Describe Feelings in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you sick of expressing all of your opinions through s\u00ed<\/em> (yes) and no <\/em>(no), smiles, and grunts when talking with Spanish speakers?\u00a0Though Spanish is an expressive language, describing your feelings as a beginner or intermediate learner can be frustrating.<\/p>\n

In this post, you’ll learn 50 phrases to express emotions\u2014from happiness to sadness and anger to surprise\u2014so you can easily talk about your feelings in Spanish.<\/p>\n

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Words and Phrases for Common Emotions and Feelings<\/h2>\n

Happiness in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"girl<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s start with some basic phrases and vocabulary to let your Spanish friends know you’re happy. With these basic phrases, you’ll be able to express your satisfaction perfectly fine in any social situation.<\/p>\n

We’re also throwing in some colloquial phrases to spice up your speech.<\/p>\n

1. Estoy contento<\/em> \u2014 I’m happy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literally, “I am content.” You can use contento\/a<\/strong><\/em> depending on your gender<\/a>\u00a0to express general happiness or satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Estoy contento<\/strong> de haber encontrado mis llaves.
\n<\/em>(I’m happy that I’ve found my keys.)<\/p>\n

2. Estoy feliz<\/em> \u2014 I’m happy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although contento<\/em> and\u00a0feliz<\/em><\/strong> have similar meanings, feliz<\/em> implies more enthusiastic or joyful happiness and is less commonly used.<\/p>\n

Estoy feliz<\/strong> de haber realizado mis sue\u00f1os.<\/em>
\n(I’m happy that I have accomplished all of my dreams.)<\/p>\n

3. Me alegro\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 I’m happy, glad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Me alegro <\/em><\/strong>comes from the reflexive verb<\/a>\u00a0alegrarse <\/em>(to be happy). It means “I’m happy” or “I’m glad,” frequently used the way that English speakers would say, “I’m happy to hear that.”<\/p>\n

Me siento mucho mejor.
\n<\/em>(I feel so much better.)<\/p>\n

Bien, me alegro<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(Good, I’m happy to hear that.)<\/p>\n

4. Pas\u00e1rselo pipa<\/em> \u2014 To have a great time<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase invokes the pipas<\/em> (sunflower seeds) so common in Spanish bars, meaning\u00a0“to have a great time.”<\/p>\n

\u00a1Me lo estoy pasando pipa<\/strong>!
\n<\/em>(I’m having a great time!)<\/p>\n

It also works well in the past tense:<\/p>\n

Me lo pas\u00e9 pipa<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(I had a great time).<\/p>\n

5. Flip\u00e9, flip\u00e9 en, flip\u00e9 con\u00a0<\/em> \u2014 To flip out<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase is similar to the English “I flipped out,” expressing happiness, awe and enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Use the word alone, or get more specific using flip\u00e9 en <\/em>(I flipped out on\/at\/in) or\u00a0flip\u00e9 con<\/em> (I freaked out with).<\/p>\n

Flip\u00e9 en<\/strong> el concierto anoche.<\/em>
\n(I flipped out at the concert last night.)<\/p>\n

You can also use the verb\u00a0alucinar<\/em><\/strong> (to hallucinate) similarly.<\/p>\n

6. \u00a1Toma!<\/em> \u2014 Yes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This expression, the command form of the verb tomar<\/em> (to take), expresses excitement, happiness or triumph.<\/p>\n

Use this when your soccer team scores a goal, you get a high grade on your Spanish exam, or you find out the shoes you’ve been dreaming of are finally on sale.<\/p>\n

Los zapatos finalmente est\u00e1n a la venta. \u00a1Toma!
\n<\/strong><\/em>(The shoes are finally on sale. Yes!)<\/p>\n

Approval in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"girl<\/p>\n

Living in Spain, I’ve met a ton of friendly people who are eager to show me all of the cultural, artistic and culinary wonders that their country has to offer.<\/p>\n

After every tapa <\/em>(appetizer, finger food), picturesque village and new Spanish song, they ask me, “So? What do you think?”<\/p>\n

If you get tired of the basic phrases, you can also mix it up with some advanced colloquial expressions later on in the list.<\/p>\n

7. Me gusta <\/em> <\/strong>\u2014 I like<\/strong><\/p>\n

Me gusta<\/em> (I like it) is incredibly useful for Spanish speakers. If you don’t know how to use this verb completely yet, check out how to use gustar<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember to use me gustan<\/em> (with the n) when you’re talking about more than one thing.<\/p>\n

Me gusta<\/strong> la pel\u00edcula.<\/em>
\n(I like the movie. \/ lit. The movie pleases me.)<\/p>\n

M<\/strong>e gustan<\/strong> las pel\u00edculas.<\/em>
\n<\/i>(I like the movies. \/ lit. The movies please me.)<\/p>\n

8. Me encanta <\/em> <\/strong>\u2014 I love<\/strong><\/p>\n

The verb\u00a0encantar<\/em> is similar to the verb\u00a0gustar<\/em>. Although\u00a0encantar<\/em> directly translates to “to enchant,” it’s actually used to express strong like or love.<\/p>\n

Like with gustar<\/em>, use\u00a0me encanta<\/em> <\/strong>when talking about singular objects and\u00a0me encantan<\/em><\/strong> when talking about multiple objects.<\/p>\n

Me encanta<\/strong> esta canci\u00f3n.
\n<\/em>(I love this song.)<\/p>\n

Me encantan<\/strong> estas canciones.
\n<\/em>(I love these songs.)<\/p>\n

9. \u00a1C\u00f3mo mola!<\/em> \u00a0\u2014 How cool!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word mola<\/em><\/strong> comes from the verb\u00a0molar<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(to be cool).<\/p>\n

Ese bar mola<\/strong> mucho.<\/em>
\n(That bar is really cool.)<\/p>\n

This phrase is just one of many colloquial ways to express the concept of “cool” in Spanish.<\/p>\n

\u00a1C\u00f3mo mola!
\n<\/em><\/strong>(It’s so cool! \/ How cool!)<\/p>\n

Some others to work into your day-to-day conversations are genial, q<\/em>u\u00e9 guay, q<\/em>u\u00e9 chulo<\/em> and q<\/em>u\u00e9 guapo<\/em>.<\/p>\n

10. Es la leche<\/em> \u2014 It’s awesome<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literally “it’s the milk,” this fun phrase describes something awesome.<\/p>\n

\u00bfTe gusta la guitarra espa\u00f1ola?
\n<\/i>(Do you like the Spanish guitar?)<\/p>\n

S\u00ed, \u00a1es la leche!<\/strong><\/em>
\n(Yes, it’s awesome!)<\/p>\n

11. Es una pasada<\/em> \u2014 It’s amazing, incredible<\/strong><\/p>\n

A step beyond es la leche,\u00a0<\/em>this phrase literally translates as “it’s a craze” but means “it’s amazing” or “it’s incredible.”<\/p>\n

\u00bfTe lo pasaste bien en Barcelona?<\/i>
\n(Did you have a good time in Barcelona?)<\/p>\n

S\u00ed, el Parque G\u00fcell es una pasada<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(Yes, G\u00fcell Park is incredible.)<\/p>\n

12. Qu\u00e9 salado<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>\u2014 So funny, cool<\/strong><\/p>\n

Generally used to describe people rather than things, the adjective salado<\/strong>\/<\/strong>a<\/strong> <\/em>(salted) describes a person who is interesting, funny or enjoyable to be around.<\/p>\n

If a Spanish-speaking friend makes a hilarious joke, you might follow up your laughter with this phrase:<\/p>\n

Q<\/strong>u\u00e9 salado<\/strong> eres.<\/em>
\n(You’re so funny\/cool.)<\/p>\n

13. Majo<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>\u2014 Nice, friendly, interesting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word\u00a0majo\/a<\/strong><\/em> describes a nice, friendly or interesting person.<\/p>\n

Es muy majo<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(He is a really nice person.)<\/p>\n

Be careful, though\u2014maja<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0can also be interpreted as “physically attractive” in certain contexts.<\/p>\n

Esa mujer es muy maja<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(That woman is really attractive.)<\/p>\n

Indifference in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"girl<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes, being able to express your indifference is just as important as being able to express a strong emotion!<\/p>\n

Here are basic phrases to let people know when you just really don’t care, and some advanced ones to express varying degrees of disinterest.<\/p>\n

14. No importa<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>\u2014 It doesn’t matter<\/strong><\/p>\n

The verb\u00a0importar<\/em> means “to matter” or “to be important.”<\/p>\n

No importa<\/em><\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(It doesn’t matter.)<\/p>\n

For a slightly more direct or aggressive effect, you can also say this:<\/p>\n

No me importa<\/strong>.
\n<\/i>(I don’t care.)<\/p>\n

Of course, vocal tone also influences how your words are interpreted.<\/p>\n

The verb importar<\/em> functions grammatically like the verb\u00a0gustar<\/em>, meaning that if you’re talking about multiple things that do not matter, you should say:<\/p>\n

No importan<\/em><\/strong>.
\n(They don’t matter.)<\/p>\n

15. Me da igual<\/em> \u2014 I don’t care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literally translated, this phrase is “it gives me equal.” It actually means “I don’t care” or “it’s all the same to me.”<\/p>\n

Me da igual<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>can sound polite or aggressive, depending on vocal tone.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQuieres ir al restaurante chino o al restaurante italiano?<\/em>
\n(Do you want to go to the Chinese restaurant or the Italian restaurant?)<\/p>\n

Me da igual<\/strong>, a m\u00ed me gustan los dos.<\/em>
\n(I don’t care, I like them both.)<\/p>\n

16. Como quieras<\/em> \u2014 Whatever you want, as you wish<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase means “whatever you want” or “as you wish.” It’s commonly used to express indifference about an idea or decision.<\/p>\n

Voy a preparar la cena. \u00bfQuieres\u00a0pescado o pollo?
\n<\/em>(I’m going to make dinner. Do you want fish or chicken?)<\/p>\n

Me da igual, como quieras<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(It doesn’t matter to me, whatever you want.)<\/p>\n

17. Estoy aburrido<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>\u2014 I’m bored<\/strong><\/p>\n

Estoy aburrido\/a<\/em> is “I’m bored.” Simple as that!<\/p>\n

Estoy aburrido<\/strong> de ese libro.<\/em>
\n(I’m bored of that book.)<\/p>\n

Be careful not to mix up\u00a0ser<\/em> and\u00a0estar<\/em><\/a> here. Soy aburrido<\/em>\u00a0means “I’m boring.”<\/p>\n

However, when you want to describe things as boring rather than saying you’re bored, use the verb ser<\/i> instead of estar<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Estos libros son aburridos.
\n<\/em>(These books are boring.)<\/p>\n

Esa pel\u00edcula es aburrida.<\/em>
\n(That movie is boring.)<\/p>\n

18. Me importa tres pepinos<\/em> \u2014 I don’t care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literally, this one means “it matters three cucumbers to me.”<\/p>\n

This phrase can be used to express how much you really, really don’t care about something.<\/p>\n

While me da igual<\/em> or\u00a0no importa <\/em>can be interpreted as either polite or impolite, this phrase is definitively dismissive\u00a0in nature.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 quieres cenar?<\/em>
\n(What do you want to eat for dinner?)<\/p>\n

Me importa tres pepinos<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(I don’t care.)<\/p>\n

If cucumbers aren’t your style, feel free to use one of these food-based variations:<\/p>\n

Me importa un pimiento <\/i>(lit. it matters one pepper to me)<\/p>\n

Me importa un comino<\/em> (lit. it matters one cumin to me)<\/p>\n

19. Nada del otro mundo<\/em> \u2014 It’s nothing special<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase translates to “nothing from the other world.”<\/p>\n

It’s roughly equivalent to the English phrase “nothing out of this world.” Use it to describe something that’s just okay or not particularly exciting.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 opinas de esta canci\u00f3n?<\/em>
\n(What do you think of this song?)<\/p>\n

Nada del otro mundo<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(It’s nothing special.)<\/p>\n

20. Regular<\/em> \u2014 Just okay, not so great<\/strong><\/p>\n

This false friend<\/a>\u00a0does not mean the same as its English equivalent. Rather, the Spanish word\u00a0regular<\/em><\/strong> is colloquially used to mean “just okay” or “not so great.”<\/p>\n

For example, if you’re feeling under the weather, you might tell somebody:<\/p>\n

Me siento regular<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(I don’t feel so great.)<\/p>\n

In this case, regular<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>expresses neither great enthusiasm nor great discomfort.<\/p>\n

You can also use\u00a0regular<\/em><\/strong> to express opinions. For example:<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo fue la pel\u00edcula?<\/em>
\n(How was the movie?)<\/p>\n

Eh, regular<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(Eh, it was just okay.)<\/p>\n

Dislike in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"person<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s important to know how to tell people when you disapprove of something.<\/p>\n

Use these easy phrases to let others know you’re feeling frustrated, dissatisfied or annoyed.<\/p>\n

21. No me gusta<\/em> \u2014 I don’t like<\/strong><\/p>\n

This, of course, is merely the opposite of\u00a0me gusta<\/em>.<\/p>\n

No me gusta<\/em> means “it doesn’t please me” or “I don’t like it.”<\/p>\n

As with me gusta<\/em>, you will generally only see this verb conjugated in the “he\/she\/it” or “they” forms for singular or plural objects, respectively.<\/p>\n

No me gusta<\/strong> el libro.<\/em>
\n(I don’t like the book.)<\/p>\n

No me gustan estos<\/strong> libros.<\/em>
\n(I don’t like these books.)<\/p>\n

For describing actions, use the infinitive:<\/p>\n

No me gusta<\/strong> jugar al tenis<\/em>.
\n(I don’t like playing tennis.)<\/p>\n

Use the subjunctive to describe the actions of others:<\/p>\n

No me gusta<\/strong> que me hables as\u00ed.<\/em>
\n(I don’t like that you talk to me like that.)<\/p>\n

22. Me molesta<\/em> \u2014 It bothers me<\/strong><\/p>\n

This false friend means, “It bothers me.” Again, it functions like gustar,\u00a0<\/em>so use me\u00a0<\/em>molesta<\/em><\/strong> for singular objects and\u00a0me molestan<\/em><\/strong> for plural objects.<\/p>\n

Me molesta<\/strong> el viento.<\/i>
\n(The wind is bothering me.)<\/p>\n

Me molestan<\/strong> las moscas.<\/em>
\n(The flies are bothering me.)<\/p>\n

Looking for other ways to talk about things that bother you? You can also use these:<\/p>\n

Me fastidia <\/em>(It upsets me)<\/p>\n

Me agobia<\/em> (It overwhelms me)<\/p>\n

Me preocupa<\/em> (It worries me)<\/p>\n

23. Es un rollo<\/em> \u2014 It’s a pain in the neck, it’s a mess<\/strong><\/p>\n

Un rollo<\/em> is something annoying, complicated or frustrating.<\/p>\n

English equivalents include “it’s a mess” or “it’s a pain in the neck.”<\/p>\n

For example, if you spent all morning cleaning your house after a party, you might later complain to a friend like this:<\/p>\n

Fue un rollo<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(It was a pain in the neck.)<\/p>\n

24. Pesado<\/em> \u2014 Tedious, boring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literally “heavy,” this adjective is commonly used to describe annoying people and things. To express that you’ve been having a long or difficult day, you could say:<\/p>\n

El d\u00eda ha sido muy pesado<\/strong><\/em>.
\n(It’s been a long day.)<\/p>\n

25. Me da la lata<\/em> \u2014 [Something] is <\/strong>getting on my nerves<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does it mean for someone to “give me the can?”<\/p>\n

Colloquially, it means that someone is getting on your nerves. If one of my ESL students was acting out or talking during class, I could later say:<\/p>\n

\u00c9<\/em>l me est\u00e1 dando la lata<\/strong> hoy.
\n<\/i>(He’s getting on my nerves today.)<\/p>\n

Anger in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"couple<\/a><\/p>\n

Sometimes you just have to let it all out. Feeling angry? These adjectives will help you make yourself understood.<\/p>\n

And when the basics just don’t suffice to express the extent of your anger, blow off some steam with advanced phrases.<\/p>\n

26. Enfadado<\/em> , Enojado<\/em> \u2014 Angry<\/strong><\/p>\n

These two adjectives both mean “angry.” In my experience,\u00a0enfadado\/a<\/strong><\/em> is more common in Spain, while\u00a0enojado\/a<\/strong><\/em> is generally used in Latin America.<\/p>\n

Estoy enfadada<\/strong> porque perd\u00ed en los videojuegos<\/em>.
\n(I am angry because I lost the video game.)<\/p>\n

Both words also have a reflexive verb form:\u00a0enfadarse<\/em> and\u00a0enojarse<\/em> (to get angry). Use the forms me enfada<\/em><\/strong> or\u00a0me enoja<\/em><\/strong> (it makes me angry).<\/p>\n

Me enojo<\/strong> cuando pierdo en los videojuegos.<\/i>
\n(I get angry when I lose video games.)<\/p>\n

Me enfada<\/strong> perder en los videojuegos.<\/em>
\n(It makes me angry to lose video games.)<\/p>\n

27. Me da rabia<\/em> \u2014 It enrages me<\/strong><\/p>\n

A step beyond simple anger, this phrase directly translates to “it gives me rage” or “it enrages me.” Use this for particularly strong or serious opinions.<\/p>\n

Me da rabia<\/strong> el gobierno de este pa\u00eds.
\n<\/em>(The government of this country enrages me.)<\/p>\n

28. \u00a1Me cago en el mar!<\/em> \u2014 To feel enraged<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spain has some truly expressive phrases, and this is one of my favorites. The next time you’re feeling enraged, use this phrase:<\/p>\n

\u00a1Me cago en el mar!
\n<\/em>(I take a crap in the sea!)<\/p>\n

Despite the shocking visual imagery, this phrase is not vulgar and can be said by children or in front of children.<\/p>\n

Spain has many fun phrases that begin with\u00a0me cago en<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Me cago en la leche<\/em> (lit. I take a crap in the milk)<\/p>\n

Me cago en diez<\/em> (lit. I take a crap in ten)<\/p>\n

There are several others. But they’re too shocking to say here.<\/p>\n

29. \u00a1Jol\u00edn!<\/em> \u2014 Darn!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exclamation expresses shock and anger, like the English “darn!” or “oh, come on!”<\/p>\n

Use it when you stub your toe, when you crack your cell phone screen, when it starts raining the moment you leave the house or in any other unexpected and frustrating situation.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Jol\u00edn!<\/strong> Olvid\u00e9 mi paraguas!<\/em>
\n(Darn! I forgot my umbrella.)<\/p>\n

Surprise in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"happy<\/a><\/p>\n

If you really want to blend in and sound like a native speaker, you might want to try out some of these interjections of surprise.<\/p>\n

Keep practicing\u2014eventually, they will work their way into your everyday vocabulary.<\/p>\n

30. \u00a1Anda!<\/em> \u00a0\u2014 Wow!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The command form of the verb\u00a0andar<\/em><\/strong> (to walk), this exclamation expresses subdued, mild or pleasant surprise. It’s like the English phrases “how about that!” or “huh!” but it can also mean “wow!”<\/p>\n

\u00a1Anda!<\/strong> Hace tiempo que no nos vemos.<\/em>
\n(Wow! Long time no see.)<\/p>\n

31. \u00a1Hostia!<\/em> \u2014 Jesus!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What better way to express surprise than by referring to holy communion bread?<\/p>\n

That is the literal meaning of the word hostia<\/em><\/strong>, one of Spain’s most common slang words.<\/p>\n

Although the word has various meanings depending on its context, it’s an exclamation of surprise on its own, similar to “Jesus!” or “damn it!”<\/p>\n

It can be positive or negative depending on vocal tone and nonverbal communication.<\/p>\n

So, feel free to shout it when your favorite soccer player scores a near-impossible goal, or when you realize you locked your keys in the car.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Hostia! <\/em><\/strong>\u00bf<\/span>D\u00f3nde ha ido el tiempo<\/span>?
\n(Jesus! Where has the time gone?)<\/span><\/p>\n

32. \u00a1Ostras!<\/em> \u2014 Jeez!<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Oysters!”<\/p>\n

A more polite (and less sacrilegious) version of\u00a0hostia<\/em>,\u00a0ostras<\/em><\/strong> is Spain’s version of “oh my gosh!” or “jeez!”<\/p>\n

\u00a1Ostras! <\/strong>Esa es una gran comida.
\n<\/em>(Jeez! That’s a big meal.)<\/p>\n

Expressions like these are abundant in Spanish, and the best way to learn as many of them as possible is by talking with native speakers and consuming Spanish content.<\/p>\n

You can do this on language exchange apps like HelloTalk<\/a> and immersion programs like FluentU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FluentU takes authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos and TV series clips and turns them into Spanish lessons by adding interactive subtitles to them.<\/p>\n

This helps you spot colloquial expressions, slang like \u00a1Ostras!\u00a0<\/em>and much more\u2014which is especially useful if you’re focusing on a particular Spanish dialect.<\/p>\n

33. \u00a1Madre m\u00eda!<\/em> \u2014 Oh dear!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always hear this versatile phrase, used to express varying degrees of shock.<\/p>\n

It can be used for positive and negative surprises, directly translating as “my mother!” but is closer to the meaning “oh dear!”<\/p>\n

\u00a1Madre m\u00eda!<\/strong> Llego tarde al trabajo.<\/em>
\n(Oh dear! I’m late for work.)<\/p>\n

Love in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"couple<\/p>\n

If you’re lucky enough to get hit with Cupid’s arrow, don’t let your lack of Spanish hold you back.<\/p>\n

These phrases to express love and affection in Spanish will help your relationships flourish!<\/p>\n

34. Te quiero<\/em> \u2014 I love you<\/strong><\/p>\n

While this phrase literally translates to “I want you” (and is used as such in some situations), it’s more commonly used as “I love you” when speaking to family and friends.<\/p>\n

There is actually a debate over who\u00a0te quiero<\/em><\/strong> should really be used with, and sometimes it’s dependent on the country.<\/p>\n

Te quiero<\/strong> mucho.<\/em>
\n(I love you so much.)<\/p>\n

35. Te amo<\/em> \u2014 I love you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Te amo<\/em> <\/strong>is another way of saying “I love you,” and there’s no doubt that this is the more intense way of saying it. It’s more romantic and affectionate, mostly reserved for very serious relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On that note, family members do say this to each other in some parts of the Spanish-speaking world.<\/p>\n

Te amo<\/strong><\/span><\/em> m\u00e1s que a nada en este mundo.<\/em>
\n<\/span>(I love you more than anything in this world.)<\/p>\n

36. Estoy enamorado<\/em> \/a <\/em>\u2014 I’m in love<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s not every day that you get to say, “I’m in love.” If that moment ever arises, you’ll be prepared!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Estoy enamorado<\/strong>\u00a0de ti.
\n<\/em>(I’m in love with you.)<\/p>\n

37. Estoy loco por ti<\/em> \u2014 I’m crazy about you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase means “I’m crazy about you” but in a good way.<\/p>\n

Nunca me<\/span>\u00a0he\u00a0<\/span>sentido as\u00ed antes. \u00a1Estoy loca por ti!<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/em>(I’ve never felt this way before. I’m crazy about you!)<\/span><\/p>\n

38. Eres mi media naranja<\/em> \u2014 You’re my other half<\/strong><\/p>\n

This translates to “you’re my half orange.” Any guesses as to what it might be?<\/p>\n

While in English we’re content with saying, “you’re my other half,” they take it a step further in Spain and get oranges involved. It’s pretty cute!<\/p>\n

Claro que te amo. Eres mi media naranja<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n<\/strong>(Of course I love you. You’re my person\/other half.)<\/span><\/p>\n

39. Eres el amor de mi vida<\/em> \u2014 You’re the love of my life<\/strong><\/p>\n

This beautiful phrase is reserved for when you know you’ve found the one<\/em>. Be careful using this\u2014it may cause irreversible infatuation.<\/p>\n

Eres el amor de mi vida<\/strong>. \u00bfTe casas conmigo?<\/em>
\n(You’re the love of my life. Will you marry me?)<\/p>\n

Sadness in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"woman<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it’s a fact of life that we’re going to experience sadness at some point.<\/p>\n

Some of us get more than our fair share of it, and even the happiest people sometimes get down in the dumps.<\/p>\n

Prepare for these inevitable situations with the following Spanish phrases.\u00a0<\/p>\n

40. Estoy triste<\/em> \u2014 I’m sad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Triste<\/em> <\/strong>is the key word here, which means “sad.” When you pair it with estoy<\/strong>,<\/em> you’ve got “I’m sad.”<\/p>\n

This is a nice basic phrase that’ll definitely come in useful at some point, especially when you’re unhappy and looking to garner some attention (which never hurts!).<\/p>\n

Estoy triste<\/strong> porque las vacaciones han terminado.<\/em>
\n(I’m sad because the vacation is over.)<\/p>\n

41. Me da pena<\/em> \u2014 It makes me sad<\/strong><\/p>\n

The word pena<\/strong> <\/em>means a feeling of sadness and is often paired with the verb dar<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(to give) to express empathy, pity and sadness.<\/p>\n

You can also swap out the object pronoun me<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and change the conjugation of\u00a0dar<\/em> <\/strong>depending on who you’re talking about.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

La situaci\u00f3n<\/em> me da <\/em><\/strong>mucha\u00a0pena<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(The situation makes me really sad.)<\/p>\n

M<\/strong>e das <\/b><\/em>pena<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(I feel sorry for you.)<\/p>\n

Le da <\/b><\/em>pena<\/strong> verte as\u00ed.<\/em>
\n(It makes her sad to see you like that.)<\/p>\n

42. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 pena!<\/em> \u2014 What a shame!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qu\u00e9 pena <\/em><\/strong>is more than just a catchy reggaeton song<\/a>\u2014this useful phrase translates as “what a shame” to express sorrow and empathy.<\/p>\n

However, it can also be used to express regret, meaning “too bad,” “pity” and in some countries, even “sorry.”<\/p>\n

You can use it on its own, or with the conjunction que. <\/em>Note the use of the subjunctive after qu\u00e9 pena que<\/strong>…\u00a0<\/em>(what a shame that…).<\/p>\n

Qu\u00e9 pena\u00a0<\/strong>que haya muerto tu abuelo.\u00a0<\/em>
\n(What a shame that your grandfather has died.)<\/p>\n

\u00bfPerdieron el partido? \u00a1Qu\u00e9 pena!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>
\n(They lost the game? Too bad!)<\/p>\n

43. Me siento derrotado<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>\u2014 I feel defeated<\/strong><\/p>\n

For times when you’re feeling really over it and estoy triste <\/em>doesn’t seem to cover it, keep derrotado\/a<\/em> phrase in your arsenal.<\/p>\n

Me siento derrotado.
\n<\/em><\/strong>(I feel defeated.)<\/p>\n

44. Estoy deprimido<\/em> \u2014 I’m depressed<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope you never have to use this phrase,\u00a0<\/em>but sometimes we need to be honest about how we’re feeling! It’s always better out than in.<\/p>\n

This is how you say that you’re depressed. You could mean this literally\u2014like you actually have depression\u2014or when you’re just stretching the truth a bit.<\/p>\n

Estoy deprimida<\/em><\/strong>. Rompi\u00f3 conmigo.
\n<\/em>(I’m depressed. He broke up with me.)<\/p>\n

45. Estoy sin ganas de hacer nada<\/em> \u2014 I don’t feel like doing anything<\/strong><\/p>\n

While you don’t necessarily need to be sad to say this, it’s a pretty common way to feel when you’re glum. So whether you’re sad or just feeling lazy, it’s still a useful phrase to know!<\/p>\n

Est\u00e1 lloviendo hoy. Estoy sin ganas de hacer nada<\/strong>.
\n<\/em>(It’s raining today. I don’t feel like doing anything.)<\/p>\n

Fear in Spanish<\/h3>\n

\"scared<\/a><\/p>\n

Fear is another inevitable emotion that we experience in life\u2014it’s all part of being human!<\/p>\n

And after all, what’s life without a bit of unpredictability?\u00a0<\/p>\n

46. Estoy asustado<\/em> \u2014 I’m scared<\/strong><\/p>\n

Estoy asustado\/a<\/em> = “I’m scared.”<\/p>\n

This is a nice, straightforward phrase that’ll come in handy when you least expect it!<\/p>\n

Es mi primera vez en un avi\u00f3n. Estoy asustado<\/strong>.<\/em>
\n(It’s my first time on a plane. I’m scared.)<\/p>\n

47. Tengo miedo<\/em> \u2014 I’m scared<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tener miedo\u00a0<\/em>means, literally, “to have fear,” and is used to express that you’re scared or afraid.<\/p>\n

I use it much more often than estoy asustado <\/em>because\u00a0tengo miedo <\/strong><\/em>(I’m afraid) is more versatile.<\/p>\n

It can be used on its own or as part of a phrase to express that you’re worried about or scared of something in particular.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Note that if you’re referring to something, you’ll need to use a preposition\u2014like a<\/em> (to) or de que<\/em> (that)\u2014<\/em>and sometimes the subjunctive after the phrase.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tiene miedo<\/strong> a los tiburones.<\/em>
\n(He is afraid of sharks.)<\/p>\n

Tengo miedo<\/strong> de que me dejes.\u00a0<\/em>
\n(I’m scared that you’ll leave me.)<\/p>\n

48. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 susto!<\/em> \u2014 What a scare!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This phrase is used on its own as an exclamation.<\/p>\n

You can use it to express shock or fight on behalf of yourself or to empathize with someone else if they’re telling you about a frightening experience they had\u2014great for rapport building!<\/p>\n

Qu\u00e9 susto<\/strong> <\/em>actually means “what a scare” which might sound a bit insincere to English speakers. But don’t worry, it’s perfectly polite and common among Spanish speakers.<\/p>\n

\u00bfDe d\u00f3nde saliste? \u00a1Qu\u00e9 susto!<\/strong>
\n<\/em>(Where did you come from? What a scare!)<\/p>\n

49. \u00a1Qu\u00e9 miedo!<\/em> \u2014 How scary!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the same vein as qu\u00e9 susto<\/em>, we have qu\u00e9 miedo<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, this interjection would be used less to express shock and more for a fright or when you find something scary.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Qu\u00e9 miedo<\/strong> da esa casa encantada!<\/strong><\/em>
\n(How scary is that haunted house!)<\/p>\n

50. Cagado de miedo<\/em> \u2014 I’m scared sh*tless<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lastly, we have cagado<\/strong>\/<\/strong>a<\/strong>\u00a0de miedo<\/strong>. <\/em>In keeping with an earlier phrase pertaining to taking a crap in the ocean, this gem translates to “scared sh*tless.”<\/p>\n

Estaba cagada de miedo<\/strong> cuando vi su cara.
\n<\/em>(I was scared sh*tless when I saw his face.)<\/p>\n

Names of Feelings in Spanish<\/h2>\n

We’ll start by going over some of the names of feelings\u2014otherwise known as nouns. These words are nouns because they don’t describe<\/em> a state or feeling, they\u00a0are<\/em> a state or feeling.<\/p>\n

They’re super useful to learn on your journey to expressing yourself in Spanish, so let’s have a look:<\/p>\n

Positive Emotions<\/strong><\/p>\n