Emotions and Feelings in Spanish

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Which adjective would most accurately describe a temporary emotional state using the verb estar?

  • Feliz (correct)
  • Rico
  • Inteligente
  • Valiente

Which of the following phrases is commonly used to express an emotional state in Spanish?

  • Yo estoy cansado (correct)
  • Ellos son alegres
  • Tú eres amoroso
  • Ella es triste

What is the correct way to express feeling nervous in Spanish with estar?

  • Nosotros estamos nervioso
  • Soy nervioso
  • Él es nervioso
  • Estoy nervioso (correct)

Which of these adjectives cannot be used with estar to describe temporary feelings?

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Which combination correctly pairs a temporary emotional state with the verb estar?

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Flashcards

How to use the verb 'estar' with emotions

To describe how someone is feeling at a particular moment.

Emotional adjectives in Spanish

Adjectives that describe emotional states.

Estar contento/a

A Spanish phrase that describes feeling happy.

Estar triste

A Spanish phrase that describes feeling sad.

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Estar enojado/a

A Spanish phrase that describes feeling angry.

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Study Notes

Emotions and Feelings in Spanish

  • Emotional Vocabulary: Learn common adjectives and phrases for describing emotions. This includes both basic and nuanced terms for different feelings, such as alegría (joy), tristeza (sadness), enfado (anger), miedo (fear), and celos (jealousy). Consider examples of phrases like "estar muy feliz" (to be very happy) and "sentir mucha rabia" (to feel a lot of anger).

  • Estar: Focus on adjectives used with the verb estar to describe temporary emotional states. Examples include estar triste (to be sad), estar enojado (to be angry), estar feliz (to be happy), and estar nervioso (to be nervous). Understand that these describe a temporary state, not a permanent personality trait.

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