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Galician Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Galician learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Galician. It is essential to understand these terms to better connect with others and express ourselves.


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Greetings & Autumn.

Basic Emotions[edit | edit source]

We will start with the most common emotions we feel and express in our daily lives:

Galician Pronunciation English
Feliz /fe'liz/ Happy
Triste /'tɾistɪ/ Sad
Enfadado /enfa'daðo/ Angry
Asustado /asu'staðo/ Scared
Cansado /kan'saðo/ Tired
Sorprendido /soɾpɾẽn'dido/ Surprised

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Sinto-me feliz hoje. (/I feel happy today.)
  • Person 2: Que bom! (/Great!)

Compound Emotions[edit | edit source]

Now let's learn about compound emotions. These are feelings that come from different emotions combined together.

Galician Pronunciation English
Preocupado /pɾeoku'paðo/ Worried
Empolgado /empu'lɣado/ Excited
Enamorado /enamo'ɾaðo/ In love
Aborrecido /aboɾɾe'θido/ Bored
Deprimido /depɾi'mido/ Depressed

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Estou preocupado com o exame amanhã. (/I am worried about the exam tomorrow.)
  • Person 2: Não se preocupe, vais fazer bem. (/Don't worry, you'll do great.)

Fine Nuances[edit | edit source]

Galician has a variety of words to express fine nuances of emotions, adding more depth and meaning to our communication. We will learn some of them below:

Galician Pronunciation English
Envergonhado /ẽveɾɣõ'ɲado/ Embarrassed
Hebido /e'βido/ Shy
Orgulloso /oɾɡu'ʎoso/ Proud
Celoso /θe'loso/ Jealous
Indignado /iðni'ɲado/ Indignant

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Estou envergonhado por ter dito aquilo. (/I'm embarrassed for saying that.)
  • Person 2: Não precisa de se sentir assim. (/You don't need to feel that way.)

Culture and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

Galician is a language spoken in the northwestern region of Spain, called Galicia. With its own unique culture, language, and traditions, Galicia is a fascinating place to explore.

One interesting fact is the importance of music in Galician culture. Galician traditional music has a unique sound and rich history. It's common to hear bagpipes, flutes, and drums played at festivals and celebrations.

Another important aspect of Galician culture is its food. Seafood plays a big role in Galician cuisine, with octopus, clams, and other seafood delicacies being popular dishes.

To improve your Galician Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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