Spanish Phrase
¿Te sientes irritable?
Meaning
The question asks whether the listener is currently feeling irritable or easily annoyed. It can be used in casual conversation, a medical check‑in, or when checking on a friend’s mood.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inquire about someone's emotional state, especially if you notice signs of frustration, stress, or a change in temperament. It works both in informal chats with friends and in more formal contexts like a therapist‑patient dialogue.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tesientesirritable?
Reflexive verb (sentirse)
The verb *sentirse* is used to talk about how someone feels. It requires a reflexive pronoun that matches the subject (te for 'you').
Subject‑verb agreement
In the present indicative, *sentirse* conjugates as *te sientes* for 'you feel', matching the singular second‑person subject.
Adjective placement
The adjective *irritable* follows the verb directly, describing the state you feel.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te sientes irritable hoy?
Do you feel irritable today?
Sí, he tenido mucho trabajo y no he dormido bien.
Yes, I've had a lot of work and haven't slept well.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Sientes irritable?
Missing the reflexive pronoun; you need *te sientes* to talk about your own feeling.
¿Te sientes irritado?
While *irritado* is a valid adjective, it describes a person who has irritated someone else, not the feeling of being irritable.
¿Te sientes irritable
Spanish questions require both opening and closing question marks.
↔Alternatives
¿Estás de mal humor?
Are you in a bad mood?
¿Te sientes molesto/a?
Do you feel annoyed?
¿Te sientes nervioso/a?
Do you feel nervous?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cultures, openly asking about someone's mood is a sign of care, but the tone matters. Use a gentle, supportive voice; a harsh tone can be perceived as confrontational. Also, note that *irritable* is a slightly formal adjective—*de mal humor* is more colloquial.