Mental States by Fernanda L. Ferreira, Ph.D.
Besides physical conditions, there are also mental states that should be expressed with estar. Look at some sample vocabulary used to aid you in communicating how you feel mentally or emotionally.
Vocabulary: Describing How You Feel
Portuguese |
English |
amedrontado |
scared |
animado |
excited |
ansioso |
anxious |
apaixonado |
in love |
contente |
happy |
envergonhado |
embarassed |
estupefato |
stunned |
excitado |
aroused |
feliz |
happy |
impressionado |
impressed |
irritado |
irritated |
louco |
crazy |
nervoso |
nervous |
preocupado |
worried |
satisfeito |
satisfied |
tranqüilo |
calm |
triste |
sad |
Take a look at the following dialogue, which includes many of the adjectives you just reviewed.
Q: E então, Maria, foi ver o Roberto Carlos? (So, Maria did you go see Roberto Carlos?)
A: Sim, ele é lindo e maravilhoso! (Yes, he is so handsome and wonderful!)
Q: Nossa, você está apaixonada, não? (Wow, you are really in love, huh?)
A: Claro, eu estou louca de amor por ele. (You bet, I am crazy in love with him.)
Q: Você está mesmo animada. Eu estou estupefata! (Yes, you look really excited. I am stunned!)
A: Assim é o amor! (That's how love is!)
