essere infuriato

/ˈɛs.se.re in.fu.ˈrja.to/
phraseIntermediate to be furious
informal

To be extremely angry or enraged.

Dopo aver perso il lavoro, era infuriato con il capo.

After losing his job, he was furious with his boss.

Non essere infuriato con me, ho fatto un errore!

Don't be furious with me, I made a mistake!

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This phrase is commonly used to express strong anger in everyday conversations.

Related Phrases

perdere le staffeidiom
to lose one's temper

💡Pro Tip

Intensity

Use 'essere infuriato' to express very strong anger, stronger than 'essere arrabbiato'.

Gold Rule

Context

This phrase is more common in spoken Italian than in formal writing.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'infuriare' (to enrage) and the past participle 'infuriato', meaning 'enraged'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe intense anger. The verb 'infuriare' is more formal and literary.

Word Breakdown

essere
to be
verb
+
infuriato
enraged
adjective
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese