Italian words for kids · Feelings
How to say “angry” in Italian
Angry is a big feeling for little people. Having a word for it, in any language, is a step toward talking instead of shouting.
Angry in Italian
arrabbiato
Sounds like ≈ ahr-rahb-BYAH-toh
Good to know: Girls say arrabbiata (like the pasta sauce, which is "angry" because it's spicy).
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Non sono arrabbiato.
I'm not angry.
from Come Ti Senti? (How Do You Feel?)
The song that teaches it
“Angry” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make your angriest face in the mirror and say arrabbiato, then laugh it off together.
- 2Ask a teddy why it's angry and help it feel better.
- 3Stomp like an angry bear, then breathe slowly and calm down.
Related Italian words
“Angry” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Italianhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Italian songs with your family.