What is the Spanish word for "upset"?

Learn how to say "upset" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

upset

Spanish

molesto

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Alternative translations of "upset"

alterado/a
afligido/a
trastornado/a
volcar

Examples of how to use "upset" in Spanish

English
Why are you so upset about that?
Spanish
¿Por qué estás tan molesto por eso?
English
She looked upset after the phone call.
Spanish
Ella parecía molesta después de la llamada telefónica.
English
I feel upset about the broken promise.
Spanish
Me siento molesto por la promesa rota.
English
They seemed upset but stayed polite.
Spanish
Parecían molestos pero se mantuvieron corteses.
English
He grew upset when the bus left.
Spanish
Se molestó cuando el autobús se fue.

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