When we talk about feelings in Spanish, there are some important verbs we should know. Words like "decepcionar," "enfadar," and "sorprender" help us express how we feel. Learning these words can make your Spanish vocabulary much better!

1. Decepcionar (to disappoint)

What It Means: "Decepcionar" means to feel sad because something didn’t turn out as we wanted.

• Example Sentence: "Me decepcionó mucho la película." (I was very disappointed by the movie.)
• Similar Word: "Desilusionar" also means to disappoint, but it feels a bit stronger.
• Opposite Word: "Satisfacer" (to satisfy) means something meets our expectations or goes beyond them.

2. Enfadar (to anger)

What It Means: "Enfadar" means to feel angry or annoyed, usually because something bothers us.

• Example Sentence: "Su comentario me enfadó." (His comment made me angry.)
• Similar Words: "Molestar" and "irritar" can also mean being annoyed, but "molestar" is softer.
• Opposite Word: "Calmar" (to calm) means to stop feeling angry or upset.

3. Sorprender (to surprise)

What It Means: "Sorprender" is about feeling surprised, especially when something unexpected happens, good or bad.

• Example Sentence: "Me sorprendió su respuesta." (I was surprised by his answer.)
• Similar Words: "Asombrar" shows a stronger feeling of surprise, while "impactar" means a shocking surprise.
• Opposite Word: "Predecir" (to predict) means you saw something coming, so it wasn’t a surprise.

Using Adjectives and Phrases

To describe these feelings better, you can add some extra words. Here are a few easy examples:

• Incluso: "Incluso me decepcionó porque tenía altas expectativas." (It even disappointed me because I had high hopes.)
• Sin embargo: "Me enfadó; sin embargo, trataré de entender su punto de vista." (I was angry; however, I will try to understand his point of view.)
• Por lo tanto: "Me sorprendió; por lo tanto, no sabía cómo reaccionar." (I was surprised; therefore, I didn’t know how to react.)

Fun Expressions

Here are some common phrases about feelings:

• "No hay mal que por bien no venga." (Every cloud has a silver lining.) This means that sometimes bad things can turn into good things.
• "Me salió el tiro por la culata." (The shot backfired.) This means something didn’t go as planned, and it had a bad outcome.

By learning these verbs and expressions, you can share a wider range of feelings in Spanish. This will help you get better at conversations about many different topics like art, technology, and science!