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Hello everyone, welcome to Daily Spanish Talk. Hello, we are very happy to be here with you. I am Ema. And I am Jack. Together we are going to help you learn Spanish in a fun and relaxed way. Today we are going to learn something very useful, how to describe emotions and feelings in Spanish. This way you will be able to say exactly how you feel. It is very important. If you like learning with us, don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. Ema, how are you today? Tell me. Well, I am very happy. I am happy to be here recording with you all. And you, Jack? I am also happy, but this morning I was a little nervous. Nervous. Why? Because I couldn't find my house keys. I looked everywhere. Oh, no. And then, then I found them. They were in my pocket and now I feel relieved and a little silly. [laughter] It happens to all of us. On the weekend I was bored because it was raining a lot. Bored. And what did you do? I called a friend and we watched a scary movie. In the end, we were scared, but excited. I love scary movies. Well, some, others scare me too much. We have already used some words. Happy, nervous, relieved, bored, scared. Let's organize them. Today we will learn three groups of emotions. Positive feelings, negative feelings, and physical feelings. Sounds good. We start with the positive ones. It's my favorite group. Of course, positive feelings make us feel good. The most common word is happy or content. They are almost the same. How do you use them, Jack? For me, content is like satisfied. I am content with my morning coffee and happy is stronger, bigger. I am happy to see you. Very good explanation. Another very important one is excited. It's like happy but with more energy, like before a special event. Yes, exactly. Like children before Christmas. They are excited. I feel excited before a soccer match. And then there is a very nice emotion, proud. It's a special feeling you have for another person or for yourself. Like when my niece learned to ride a bike. I was very proud of her. Exactly. And when do you feel proud of yourself? Hmm, when I finally understand a difficult Spanish lesson. I feel proud and relieved. Ah, relieved. That's another good one. It's when you take a weight off your shoulders. I am relieved to finish my work. After a long day, another positive feeling is relaxed. It's the opposite of nervous. On Sunday afternoons after reading, I feel very relaxed. Very good. We also have grateful. It's when you appreciate something or someone. I am grateful for your help. And hopeful is thinking that something good will happen. I am hopeful that tomorrow the weather will be good for the picnic. Perfect. Let's move on now to negative feelings. It's normal to feel them sometimes and it's good to know how to name them. Yes. The first one that comes to everyone's mind is sad. It's like a gray cloud inside you. Poetic, Jack. Yes, sad. I am sad because the movie ended. Or my friend is sad. Then there is angry or mad. It's when you don't like something or it's unfair. Do you get angry a lot, Jack? Not much, but I do get angry when my favorite team loses or when there's no ice cream in the fridge. [laughter] Classic. Another strong emotion is fear or being scared. The noise scared me or big dogs scare me. Sometimes fear is of something real and sometimes it's of our imagination, like when you think you see something in the dark and it's just a coat. Yes. And related, but different, is worried. It's when you think and think about a future problem. I am an expert at that. I am worried about tomorrow's meeting. Or my sister is worried about her trip. There is also frustrated. It's when you try something many times and it doesn't work, like a phone that doesn't respond. Ah, yes. I am frustrated with this puzzle. I can't find the last piece. And then, jealous is a complicated feeling. You can feel jealous if your friend spends a lot of time with another person or if someone has a very nice new car. A little bit of jealousy maybe, but just a little. Very honest. And finally in this group, embarrassed, it's when you do something clumsy and you feel ashamed. Like when you accidentally call your boss Mom. I feel totally embarrassed. Oh, that is strong. Well, and our last group is physical feelings. They are sensations of the body, but we say them like emotions. The king of all, tired. After running 5 km, I am very tired. Or I am simply tired. It was a long day. And its best friend, hungry, is very very strong. When my stomach makes noises, it's a clear sign. I am hungry. I am as hungry as a wolf. [laughter] Then, sick, I don't want to eat, I feel sick. Or my son is sick, he has a fever. Also sleepy. Sleepy is when you can't keep your eyes open. At 11 at night, I am always very sleepy. And sensations like being cold or being hot. In winter, my hands are always cold. Or today I am hot, can we open the window? And how do we form the sentences, Ema? Because sometimes we say "estoy" and sometimes "tengo". Good question. For most emotions, we use "estoy" + emotion. Estoy feliz, estoy triste, estoy preocupado. For specific physical ones, we use "tengo" + noun, tengo hambre, tengo sueño, tengo frío. But for sick or tired, we use "estoy". Estoy enfermo, estoy cansado. Ah, so I am nervous, but I have fear. Spanish is interesting. Yes. And we can make them stronger with "muy" (very) - estoy muy emocionada - or softer with "un poco" (a little). Estoy un poco triste. So I can say, today I am a little tired, but very happy to be here. I got it. Exactly. See? With these three categories and these small rules, we can already explain how we feel in many everyday situations. That's true. It's much more useful to know this than just colors or numbers, because we use feelings every day. Totally agree. And now that we have the vocabulary, let's practice how to use it in complete sentences and conversations. Now that we know the words, it's time to use them in complete sentences. This is the most important thing for speaking. Yes, there's no point in knowing "happy" if I can't say "I am happy". What is the basic structure, Ema? The most common and useful is very simple. "Estoy" + emotion. For example, Jack, how are you right now recording this video? I am happy and I am also a little nervous because I want to explain it well to our friends. You're doing great. Another very natural way is "me siento" + emotion. It's a bit softer. Jack, if you think about next weekend, what do you say? Hmm, I feel excited. On Saturday I'm going to a concert. I feel very excited about it. Perfect. Both forms are correct. "Estoy emocionado" and "me siento emocionado" mean the same thing. We can choose the one we like best. Understood? But I have a doubt. Sometimes I hear "soy feliz". That's different from "estoy feliz". Excellent question. Yes, there is an important difference. We use "ser" for a personality or a permanent state and we use "estar" for a feeling at this moment. Ah, let's see if I understand. If I say, "Soy una persona feliz" (I am a happy person), I'm talking about my character, that I usually see the good side of life. Exactly. And if you say, "Hoy estoy feliz" (Today I am happy), you're talking about your emotion today. Maybe because you received good news. Of course. So, I am a calm person, but now because we are recording, I am a little nervous. My character is calm. My emotion now is nervousness. You've understood it perfectly. Now, for some physical sensations, we change the verb. We use "tener". Ah, yes. Like "tengo hambre" (I am hungry) or "tengo sueño" (I am sleepy), right? We don't say "estoy hambre". That's right. It's a key rule for hunger, sleepiness, cold, heat, and fear. We use "tengo". "Tengo miedo" (I am afraid) of clowns, for example. Wait, "tengo miedo" uses "tener", but "estoy asustado" (I am scared) uses "estar". They are two ways for the same emotion. Very observant. That's the beauty of Spanish. We can say, "Tengo miedo a las alturas" (I am afraid of heights) or "estoy asustado en este edificio tan alto" (I am scared in this very tall building). They are almost the same. I like having options. Another phrase I hear a lot is, "¿Qué te pasa?" (What's wrong?). When is it used? It's used when you see that someone isn't well, when they are quiet or seem sad. It's a kind way to ask. Imagine I'm looking out the window and not talking. What would you say to me? I would say, "Ema, ¿qué te pasa? You seem thoughtful." Or also, "¿Cómo te sientes?" (How do you feel?). Yes, "Cómo te sientes?" is more general. And to answer, we use the phrases we learned. "Nada, me siento bien." (Nothing, I feel fine.) Or "Es que estoy preocupada por el examen." (It's just that I'm worried about the exam.) And we can also talk about the past, right? To say how we felt yesterday. Of course, we just change the verb. In the past, "estar" becomes "estuve" or "estaba". For example, "Ayer estuve muy cansado por la mañana." (Yesterday I was very tired in the morning.) I can say, "El sábado pasado me sentí orgulloso de mí mismo porque cociné una paella." (Last Saturday I felt proud of myself because I cooked a paella.) "Me sentí" is past tense. Yes, "me sentí" is the past of "me siento". And for "tener", the past is "tuve". "Anoche tuve miedo durante la película." (Last night I was afraid during the movie.) This is very practical. I can now tell a complete story about my emotions. I was happy, then I was afraid, and in the end, I felt relieved. Exactly. One last very useful thing. We can use "porque" (because) to explain why we feel that way. This way the sentence is more complete. Ah, yes. Instead of just saying "estoy contento", I say, "Estoy contento porque hoy es viernes." (I am happy because today is Friday.) Or "Me siento frustrado porque mi computadora no funciona." (I feel frustrated because my computer isn't working.) This way the other person understands the whole context. Let's do a final exercise, Ema. I'm going to say some phrases and you tell me if they sound natural. First, "Soy enojado con el tráfico." (I am angry with the traffic.) No, that doesn't sound natural. Remember, anger is an emotion of the moment. You should say, "Estoy enojado con el tráfico." You use "estar". Second, "Tengo emocionado por el viaje." (I have excited for the trip.) Neither. For "emocionado" we use "estar" or "sentirse". "Estoy emocionado por el viaje" or "Me siento emocionado por el viaje". Third, "¿Qué te pasa? ¿Estás enfermo?" (What's wrong? Are you sick?) Perfect. That's a very natural and kind conversation. Great. I think we now have the tools to start talking about how we feel. It's like a new superpower in Spanish. Now, to finish this part, let's do a review together. Let's recall the most important words from today, explaining them with examples. What do you think, Jack? I think it's perfect. It's a good time to clear up any doubts. Let's go by groups, as we did before. We start with the group of positive feelings. The first word is happy or content. Happy means having joy, feeling good. For example, when you see a good friend. Exactly. And as we said, content can be a bit less strong. I am content when my team ties, but I am happy when they win. Very good example. Then we have excited. It's happiness with energy, with anticipation. It's the feeling before a trip or a party. Yes, it's like butterflies in your stomach, but good ones. Children are excited the night before their birthday. After that is proud. It's a very special feeling you have when someone does something very well or you achieve something difficult yourself. Like when you help someone and they succeed. You feel proud of that person. It's a warm feeling in your heart. Very well described. And another positive and calm feeling is relaxed. Relaxed is when there is no stress, when your body and mind are at peace. Like after a hot bath or listening to your favorite music, everything slows down and you are relaxed. Let's move on to the group of negative feelings. It's important to name them. The first is sad. It's the opposite of happy. It's a feeling of emptiness or crying inside. Yes, sometimes for no reason. One can feel sad on a cloudy day or sad because a good experience has ended. Then we have angry or mad. Angry is feeling heat in your face. It's frustration or rage because something isn't the way you want it. When someone is rude, it's normal to feel angry, but it's better to breathe and talk, not yell. Very good advice. Another strong feeling is scared. Scared is the reaction to fear when something startles you or seems dangerous. You can be scared by a movie or scared by a strange noise at night. Your heart beats fast. And one that visits many of us often, worried. Worried is when your mind can't stop thinking about a future problem. It's circular thoughts. When I'm worried, I pace back and forth, I worry about small and big things. And finally in this group, let's mention embarrassed. It's that heat in your face when you make a silly mistake in front of others. The classic, like tripping in a silent place. Everyone looks at you and you just want to disappear. You feel totally embarrassed. And now the last group, physical feelings. The most common, tired. Tired is when your body asks for rest, when you have no energy. After a day of hard work or studying a lot, it's normal to feel very tired. Your eyes close on their own. Then, hungry. It's the strong sensation in your stomach that tells you you need to eat now. It's a very urgent feeling. When I'm hungry, I can't think of anything else, only food. And sick is when your body isn't well, when you have a fever, stomach ache, or headache. Nobody likes to feel sick. The good thing is that it passes with rest and sometimes with a good soup. To finish, let's review the key phrases. The structure "estoy" + emotion, for example, "estoy nervioso", and the structure "me siento", like "me siento tranquila". And let's not forget, "tengo" for physical things, "tengo sueño", "tengo frío", and the question to be kind, "¿Qué te pasa?". Perfect, that was a complete review. Remember, the most important thing is to practice. Use these words this week, right, Jack? Absolutely. Say how you feel in the comments, use the new words, it's the best practice. It was a very complete lesson, wasn't it? We reviewed a lot. Yes, a lot. But it was fun. I love talking about feelings. That's how we get to know each other better, right? Totally. And now for our friends who are watching us, let's do a little summary of the most important things we practiced today. The main thing. We learned that there are many words to say how we feel and we can organize them into groups. Exactly. The first group was positive feelings, words like happy, content, excited, proud, and relaxed. These are emotions that make us smile. And you shouldn't be afraid to say you're happy, you should share it. If you're excited, say it, "Estoy emocionado". Then it's natural and human to have negative feelings. Sometimes we learned words like sad, angry, scared, worried, and embarrassed. It's very important to name these feelings too. If you can say "I am sad" or "I am worried", it's the first step to feeling better, and then others can understand you and help you. Very wise, Jack. And the third group was physical feelings, which are signals from our body. Tired, hungry, and sick are the most common. With these, the golden rule is to remember the verb "tener". We don't say "estoy hambre", we say "tengo hambre". And for cold or heat, it's the same, "tengo frío", "tengo calor". And the most important thing of all, we practiced how to make sentences. The basic structure is "estoy" + emotion or "me siento" + emotion. For example, "Estoy orgulloso de ti" (I am proud of you) or "Me siento un poco nervioso hoy" (I feel a little nervous today). These are very useful phrases. We also learned to ask others kindly, "¿Qué te pasa?" (What's wrong?) or "¿Cómo te sientes?" (How do you feel?) and to explain why with "porque" (because) - "Estoy feliz porque es viernes" (I am happy because it's Friday), this way the conversation is longer and more interesting. Now we want you to practice. That's why our question of the day is, how do you feel right now and why? Yes, write your answer in the comments. You can say, for example, "En este momento me siento tranquilo porque escucho música" (Right now I feel calm because I'm listening to music) or "Ahora estoy cansado porque fue un día largo" (Now I am tired because it was a long day). Use the words you learned today. Happy, bored, excited, whatever. We will read all the comments. We love hearing from you. And if you have doubts, ask us there too. Together we help each other learn. Before we say goodbye, a small reminder. Learning a language is like learning to understand your own emotions. It takes time, there are good days and bad days, but the important thing is to keep practicing. Don't worry if you forget a word, try again. The essential thing is to communicate how you are. Very well said. We hope this lesson has been useful to you and that you feel more confident talking about your emotions in Spanish. If you liked this video, please give it a like, that helps us a lot. And don't forget to subscribe to Daily Spanish Talk so you don't miss the next lessons. What are we going to see next week, Jack? Next week we will talk about food. We are going to learn to describe what we like and what we don't like to eat. It will be very tasty. Perfect. We are already hungry just thinking about it. [laughter] So, until next time. Thank you very much for watching and for learning with us. Take care, rest, and remember, talk about your feelings. Goodbye. See you later.