Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Bored in Spanish
Aburrido · adjective · ah-boo-RREE-doh
The Spanish word for bored is 'aburrido,' an adjective that changes meaning depending on whether you use it with ser or estar. 'Estoy aburrido' means 'I am bored' (a temporary state), while 'soy aburrido' means 'I am boring' (a personality trait). This ser/estar distinction is one of the most important grammar points for beginners.
Aburrido is pronounced ah-boo-RREE-doh. The double 'r' produces the characteristic Spanish trilled sound, and the stress falls on the third syllable.
Estoy aburrido; no hay nada que hacer hoy.
I'm bored; there's nothing to do today.
bored in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bored, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| aburrido | bored | ah-boo-RREE-doh | Default, widely understood |
| aburrida | bored | feminine form |
How Native Speakers Use Aburrido
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Temporary boredom
Los niños están aburridos porque no pueden salir a jugar.
The kids are bored because they can't go out to play.
Estar + aburrido describes a temporary feeling.
Boring thing
Esa película es muy aburrida; me dormí a la mitad.
That movie is very boring; I fell asleep halfway through.
Ser + aburrido describes an inherent quality.
Getting bored
Me aburro mucho en las reuniones largas.
I get very bored in long meetings.
The reflexive verb 'aburrirse' expresses the process of becoming bored.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Aburrido
Ser vs. estar confusion
Incorrect: Soy aburrido. (meaning 'I am bored')
Correct: Estoy aburrido.
With 'ser,' aburrido means boring (a permanent trait). With 'estar,' it means bored (a temporary state). Saying 'soy aburrido' tells people you are a boring person.
Gender mismatch
Incorrect: Mi hermana está aburrido.
Correct: Mi hermana está aburrida.
Aburrido must agree with the subject's gender — use 'aburrida' for feminine subjects.
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Common Questions About bored in Spanish
- What is the difference between 'soy aburrido' and 'estoy aburrido'?
- 'Estoy aburrido' means you are currently bored (a temporary feeling), while 'soy aburrido' means you are a boring person (a permanent characteristic) — a crucial distinction that ser/estar creates.
- How do you say 'I'm so bored' in Spanish?
- The most natural options are 'estoy muy aburrido' (I'm very bored) or 'estoy aburrídisimo' (I'm extremely bored), with the superlative adding emphatic intensity.
- What is the verb form of aburrido?
- The verb is 'aburrir' (to bore) or 'aburrirse' (to get bored), as in 'esta clase me aburre' (this class bores me) and 'me aburro fácilmente' (I get bored easily).