Feelings

1. Estoy contento

   I'm happy

   Usage

   For happiness about something that just happened — a gift, a kindness

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "estoy contenta". With "estar" it describes a passing state

2. Soy feliz

   I'm happy (deeply)

   Usage

   Lasting contentment — good for describing the trip as a whole. Use "estoy contento/a" for a passing moment

   Grammar Note

   "Feliz" has one form for both genders, and "ser" makes it a lasting quality

3. Estoy emocionado

   I'm excited

   Usage

   Covers both looking forward to something and being moved by it — context decides which

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "estoy emocionada"

4. Tengo muchas ganas

   I'm looking forward to it

   Usage

   Literally "I have much desire" — the natural Spanish way to say you are looking forward to something: "tengo muchas ganas de ir"

5. Estoy orgulloso

   I'm proud

   Usage

   "Estoy orgulloso/a de ti" is warm between people who know each other; from a stranger it sounds condescending

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "estoy orgullosa"

6. Qué alivio

   What a relief

   Usage

   The set phrase for when a worry lifts — your lost bag turns up. No gender agreement to worry about

7. Estoy agradecido

   I'm grateful

   Usage

   Heavier than "gracias" — save it for someone who really went out of their way

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "estoy agradecida"

8. Me encanta

   I love it

   Usage

   The natural compliment for food, a view or a purchase. Keep it for things — about a person, "te amo" means something else entirely

   Grammar Note

   Plural object takes "me encantan" — the thing liked is the grammatical subject

9. Te echo de menos

   I miss you

   Usage

   The Spanish form; Latin America says "te extraño", which travels further. It works for places too

10. Estoy triste

    I'm sad

    Usage

    For low spirits. "Triste" has one form for both genders

11. Qué pena

    What a shame

    Usage

    The standard sympathetic response to bad news or a cancelled plan, safe with anyone. In parts of Latin America "pena" also means embarrassment, so make the context clear

12. Estoy decepcionado

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    A calm way to tell a hotel or tour operator they fell short — it works better than raising your voice

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy decepcionada"

13. Me siento solo

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    An opening when travelling solo. "Estoy solo" states a fact; "me siento solo" describes the feeling

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "me siento sola"

14. Echo de menos mi casa

    I'm homesick

    Usage

    For missing home on a long stay. Latin America says "extraño mi casa"

15. Estoy enfadado

    I'm angry

    Usage

    The Spanish form; Latin America says "estoy enojado/a". It is a strong declaration — in a complaint, "estoy decepcionado/a" often gets further

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy enfadada"

16. Estoy harto

    I've had enough

    Usage

    A blunt "I have had it". Safe about a situation — "estoy harto de esperar". Aimed at a person it is a sharp reproach, so avoid that

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy harta"

17. Tengo miedo

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Literally "I have fear". A workable reason to decline a ride or an activity: "tengo miedo a las alturas"

18. Estoy sorprendido

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    For a sudden turn of events — not the lasting fear of "tengo miedo"

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy sorprendida"

19. Estoy preocupado

    I'm worried

    Usage

    For anxiety about luggage, health or a connection: "estoy preocupado por mi maleta"

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy preocupada"

20. Estoy estresado

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    A loan from English, understood at any age. A natural reason for asking to stop and rest

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy estresada"

21. Estoy agobiado

    I'm overwhelmed

    Usage

    Very common in Spain for being swamped by crowds or information — a natural lead-in to asking for a break

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy agobiada"

22. Qué vergüenza

    How embarrassing

    Usage

    The set phrase after an awkward slip-up. Said about yourself it is safe with anyone; said about someone else's behaviour it is a sharp rebuke

23. Soy tímido

    I'm shy

    Usage

    A lasting trait, and a graceful reason to decline singing or dancing in public

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "soy tímida", and "ser" marks it as a lasting trait

24. Estoy aburrido

    I'm bored

    Usage

    "Estoy aburrido" means you are bored; "soy aburrido" means you are a boring person. Do not mix up "ser" and "estar" here

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy aburrida"

25. Estoy cansado

    I'm tired

    Usage

    A polite way to call it a day, or to explain why you want a massage

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy cansada"

26. Tengo sueño

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "I have sleep". For night buses and jet lag — different from "estoy cansado/a", which is fatigue

27. Estoy tranquilo

    I feel calm

    Usage

    A response to a quiet place, and a way to say "I'm all right now". On its own, "tranquilo/a" tells someone else to relax

    Grammar Note

    A female speaker says "estoy tranquila"

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