Feelings

1. Estic content / contenta

   I'm glad

   Usage

   Say "content" if you are male, "contenta" if female. Gladness about something just now

2. Sóc feliç

   I'm happy

   Usage

   "Feliç" has one form for both genders. Use "ser" for lasting happiness, "estar" for a passing mood

3. Estic emocionat / emocionada

   I'm excited

   Usage

   Covers both eager anticipation and being deeply moved

4. Estic orgullós / orgullosa

   I'm proud

   Usage

   "To be proud of" is "estic orgullós de..."

5. Quin alleujament!

   What a relief!

   Usage

   The moment a worry lifts — your lost item turns up

6. M'agrada

   I like it

   Usage

   Literally "it pleases me"; use "m'agraden" for plural things

7. T'estimo

   I love you

   Usage

   For partners and family alike. Quite unlike the Spanish "te quiero" — this is the Catalan form

8. Et trobo a faltar

   I miss you

   Usage

   Literally "I find you missing" — a distinctly Catalan construction, unlike Spanish "te echo de menos"

9. Estic trist / trista

   I'm sad

   Usage

   For genuine sadness. For a cancelled plan, use "Quina llàstima!"

10. Quina llàstima!

    What a shame!

    Usage

    The standard line for a cancelled plan or a sold-out item. Safe with anyone

11. Estic decebut / decebuda

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    When something fell short. Said to staff it reads as a strong complaint

12. Em sento sol / sola

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    "Sol" means alone, so it can describe the plain fact of being by yourself too

13. Estic enfadat / enfadada

    I'm angry

    Usage

    States the fact without shouting — usually the most effective register for a complaint

14. Estic empipat / empipada

    I'm annoyed

    Usage

    A distinctly Catalan word, milder than "enfadat". For talk with people you know

15. Tinc por

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Literally "I have fear". In real danger, lead with "Ajuda!" (help)

16. Quina sorpresa!

    What a surprise!

    Usage

    Mostly for pleasant surprises; for the other kind say "Estic sorprès / sorpresa"

17. Estic preocupat / preocupada

    I'm worried

    Usage

    To reassure someone, say "No et preocupis" (don't worry)

18. Estic nerviós / nerviosa

    I'm nervous

    Usage

    Before an interview, a talk or a first meeting

19. Estic estressat / estressada

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    Useful at a massage shop to explain what you need

20. Quina vergonya!

    How embarrassing!

    Usage

    Covers both your own embarrassment and outrage at something shameful — tone decides which

21. Estic avorrit / avorrida

    I'm bored

    Usage

    With "estar" it means you are bored; with "ser" it means you are boring. Getting it wrong is rude

22. Estic cansat / cansada

    I'm tired

    Usage

    After a long day on your feet. Follow with "Fem un descans?" — shall we take a break?

23. Tinc son

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "I have sleepiness". Here "son" is the noun for drowsiness, not a form of "ser"

24. Estic bé

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The standard reply to "Com estàs?"

25. Em trobo malament

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    The basic way to say you are unwell; use the body cards to show where

26. Estic tranquil / tranquil·la

    I'm calm

    Usage

    The feminine "tranquil·la" uses the geminate l·l. Say "Tranquil!" to tell someone to relax

27. Estic agraït / agraïda

    I'm grateful

    Usage

    Where "gràcies" thanks someone, this states that you feel grateful. Keep the diaeresis on the i

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