essere furioso
to be furiousEra furioso per il ritardo del treno.
He was furious about the train's delay.
To be extremely angry or enraged.
Non essere furioso con me!
Don't be furious with me!
Era furioso perché aveva perso il lavoro.
He was furious because he had lost his job.
This phrase is commonly used to express strong anger or frustration in everyday conversations.
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Pro Tip
Intensity
'Essere furioso' conveys a higher level of anger than 'essere arrabbiato'.
Gold Rule
Context
Use 'essere furioso' in informal settings to express strong anger.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'essere' (to be) with 'furioso' (furious), derived from the Latin 'furiosus', meaning 'mad' or 'insane'.
Usage Notes
'Essere furioso' is a strong expression of anger and is often used in informal contexts. In formal settings, 'essere arrabbiato' might be more appropriate.