Emotions

While ‘feliz’ (happy) and ‘triste’ (sad) are commonly used because of their broad meanings, there are more precise adjectives that can convey specific shades of human emotion.

Now, we're exploring groups of synonyms for ‘feliz’ and ‘triste’ that are more precise in describing different feelings. This will enrich your vocabulary and help you communicate more clearly.

Take a look at the definitions and examples below to see what each term means and when to use them.

Emoções Positivas (Positive Emotions)

• Extasiado(a) - EcstaticWe feel extremely happy and excited.
  • 🤩 Fiquei extasiada quando ganhei o prémio. (I was ecstatic when I won the prize.)

• Entusiasmado(a) - ExcitedWe feel happy because we're looking forward to something that's going to happen.
  • 👧 As crianças estavam entusiasmadas com a viagem ao parque de diversões. (The children were excited about the trip to the amusement park.)

• Animado(a) - PerkyWe feel happy and full of energy.
  • 🤗 Tu estás muito animado hoje! (You are looking very perky today!)

• Satisfeito(a) - ContentWe’re not extremely happy, but we feel quite pleased.
  • 💫 Estou satisfeito com o que tenho. (I am content with what I have.)

Emoções Negativas (Negative Emotions)

• Frustrado(a) - FrustratedWe feel angry because something isn't working or happening the way we want it to.
  • 😤 Ele ficou frustrado porque não conseguiu montar o móvel. (He became frustrated because he couldn't assemble the furniture.)

• Dececionado(a) - DisappointedWe feel unhappy because something didn't go as well as we hoped.
  • 😔 Ela ficou dececionada quando viu a nota. (She was disappointed when she saw the grade.)

• Desolado(a) - DevastatedWe feel overcome with grief.
  • 💔 Ele ficou desolado com a separação. (He was devastated by the break-up.)

• Deprimido(a) - DepressedWe feel persistent sadness and loss of interest.
  • 😢 Após perder a sua casa, ela ficou deprimida durante meses. (After losing her house, she was depressed for months.)