Feelings

1. Soi content

   I'm glad

   Usage

   For joy about something that just happened. A woman says contenta

   Grammar Note

   soi (I am) + adjective, which agrees with the speaker's gender. Composed

2. Soi urós

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Good for describing how you feel about the trip as a whole. A woman says urosa

   Grammar Note

   soi + urós (happy). The feminine is urosa. Composed

3. Soi fièr

   I'm proud

   Usage

   About your own or your family's achievement. A woman says fièra

   Grammar Note

   soi + fièr. The word fièra also means a fair, but as an adjective it means proud. Composed

4. Soi trist

   I'm sad

   Usage

   For low spirits. A woman says trista

   Grammar Note

   soi + trist. Composed

5. Quin pecat!

   What a shame!

   Usage

   A sympathetic reply to bad news or a cancelled plan; safe with anyone

   Grammar Note

   quin + noun makes an exclamation. Pecat means sin but also a pity

6. Soi inquièt

   I'm worried

   Usage

   For worry about luggage, a connection or health. A woman says inquièta

   Grammar Note

   soi + inquièt. Composed

7. Ai paur

   I'm scared

   Usage

   A reason to decline a risky ride or activity. No gender change

   Grammar Note

   Literally I have fear. Paur is feminine. Composed

8. Soi en colèra

   I'm angry

   Usage

   A strong statement; in a complaint a calmer tone usually works better

   Grammar Note

   Literally I am in anger. No gender change. Composed

9. Soi timid

   I'm shy

   Usage

   Explains why you are quiet with strangers. A woman says timida

   Grammar Note

   soi + timid. Composed

10. Soi cansat

    I'm tired

    Usage

    A reason to ask for a break. A woman says cansada

    Grammar Note

    soi + cansat (past participle of cansar). Composed

11. Soi estonat

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    For an unexpected turn of events. A woman says estonada

    Grammar Note

    soi + estonat, the word for astonished. Composed

12. Soi emocionat

    I'm moved

    Usage

    For being touched by a view, music or kindness. A woman says emocionada

    Grammar Note

    soi + emocionat (past participle of emocionar, to move). Composed

13. Ai la nostalgia del país

    I'm homesick

    Usage

    For missing home on a long stay. No gender change

    Grammar Note

    Literally I have nostalgia for the homeland. Del is de + lo. Composed

14. Adòri aquò

    I love it

    Usage

    A compliment for food, a view or a purchase; not for a person

    Grammar Note

    1st person singular of adorar + aquò (that). Composed

15. Aquò m'agrada fòrça

    I like it a lot

    Usage

    A pleasant way to give a good opinion in a shop or hotel

    Grammar Note

    Agradar means to please: the thing is the subject, the person the indirect object. Literally that pleases me a lot. Composed

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