Talking about your emotions in any language can be tough. Having the right vocabulary is a good first step, though. Being able to communicate how you’re feeling is a great way to connect with others, which can make your language-learning experience a lot less lonely when you’re first starting out. We collected some basic vocabulary for emotions and feelings in Spanish, which will help you get started. There are also some phrases thrown in to show you how the vocab fits into a sentence.
Do note that the adjectives below will need to be adjusted depending on the gender of the noun they’re describing. Also, make sure to click the play button next to each of the words to hear them pronounced by a native speaker.
Spanish Emotions And Feelings Vocab
Spanish Emotion Words
the emotion — la emoción
the mood — el humor
happy — feliz
sad — triste
excited — emocionado
the joy — la alegría
the love — el amor
the hate — el odio
angry — enfadado
to feel — sentirse
the feeling — el sentimiento
the hope — la esperanza
depressed — deprimido
the sympathy — la compasión
lonely — solo
satisfied — satisfecho
proud — orgulloso
disappointed — decepcionado
upset — indignado
to get over — olvidar algo
Spanish Emotion Phrases
I like you. — Me gustas.
I have a strange feeling. — Tengo una sensación rara.
I am in a good mood today. — Hoy estoy de buen humor.
It is exasperating! — Es desesperante.
I’m afraid. — Tengo miedo.
He has the blues today. — Hoy está melancólico.
I love you. — Te quiero.
Why are you sad? — ¿Por qué estás triste?
Are you happy with her? — ¿Eres feliz con ella?
I am so unhappy. — Soy tan infeliz.
Spanish Sensation Words
the sensation — la sensación
the pleasure — el placer
the hunger — el hambre
the thirst — la sed
the pain — el dolor
the surprise — la sorpresa
nervous — nervioso
tired — cansado
the fear — el miedo
to get bored — aburrirse