Learning to express emotions and feelings in a new language can be just as important as mastering basic vocabulary and grammar. In Catalan, a Romance language spoken in parts of Spain, Andorra, and France, there are a range of words and phrases used to express the wide palette of human emotions. Here are some essential Catalan words to help you communicate your feelings, along with their definitions and example sentences.

Feliç – Happy
This word is used to express a state of happiness or joy.
Estic molt feliç per tu!

Trist – Sad
Use this word when you are feeling sorrowful or unhappy.
Avui em sento una mica trist.

Enfadat/enfadada – Angry
This word varies depending on the gender of the subject (enfadat for males, enfadada for females) and is used when feeling irate or mad.
Estàs enfadat amb mi?

Preocupat/preocupada – Worried
Like ‘enfadat’, this word agrees in gender with the subject being described. Use it to express concern or worry.
Estic preocupada per l’examen de demà.

Sorprès/sorpresa – Surprised
This word also has gender variations and is used when you are taken aback or astonished by something.
Estic sorprès per les teves notícies!

Confós/confosa – Confused
Use this adjective when you are bewildered or unclear about something.
Em sento una mica confós amb aquestes instruccions.

Alegre – Cheerful
This term is similar to ‘feliç’ but leans more toward a generally bright or lively state of being.
La música alegre sempre em millora l’ànim.

Nerviós/nerviosa – Nervous
Another emotion in agreement with the gender of the subject, ‘nerviós’ is used when experiencing anxiety or unease.
Estic nerviosa per la presentació de demà.

Emocionat/emocionada – Excited
Whether you’re thrilled about an upcoming event or simply feeling enthusiastic, this word conveys a high level of excitement.
Estic molt emocionat pel viatge a Barcelona!

Relaxat/relaxada – Relaxed
To describe a calm or peaceful state of mind, use ‘relaxat’ for males or ‘relaxada’ for females.
Després de la meditació em sento molt relaxada.

Cansat/cansada – Tired
When fatigue sets in, whether from physical or mental exertion, ‘cansat’ (for men) or ‘cansada’ (for women) is the word to choose.
Després de treballar tot el dia, estic molt cansat.

Enamorat/enamorada – In love
This is the word to express romantic feelings for someone else, with ‘enamorat’ being the male form and ‘enamorada’ the female form.
Estic enamorada de tu des del primer moment que et vaig veure.

Atònit/atònita – Astonished
When something leaves you utterly surprised or amazed, ‘atònit’ (male) or ‘atònita’ (female) is the word to convey that feeling.
Vaig quedar atònit davant d’aquella obra d’art.

Desconcertat/desconcertada – Bewildered
This word is used when you’re perplexed or thrown off by a situation or piece of information.
Estic desconcertada pel canvi sobtat de plans.

Using these Catalan words for emotions and feelings, you can navigate social conversations with greater nuance and express yourself more fully. Remember, practicing these words in context is the best way to make them a natural part of your vocabulary. As you continue to learn and engage with the Catalan language, don’t be afraid to express your sentiments (feelings) and emocions (emotions) with confidence.