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estar frustrado por

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression (verb phrase)

neutral

How it works

This expression uses the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) followed by the past participle 'frustrado' (frustrated), which acts as an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the subject (e.g., 'frustrado/a/os/as'). The preposition 'por' introduces the cause or reason for the frustration. It indicates a temporary state of being frustrated.

Sample sentences

Estoy frustrado por la falta de progreso en mi proyecto.

I am frustrated by the lack of progress on my project.

Ella se siente frustrada por no poder viajar este año.

She feels frustrated by not being able to travel this year.

Están frustrados por las constantes interrupciones durante la reunión.

They are frustrated by the constant interruptions during the meeting.

Quick facts

genderAndNumberAgreement:The participle 'frustrado' must agree with the subject in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). For example, 'Estoy frustrado' (I'm frustrated - male), 'Estoy frustrada' (I'm frustrated - female), 'Estamos frustrados' (We're frustrated - mixed/male group), 'Estamos frustradas' (We're frustrated - female group).

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Example

Estoy frustrado por la falta de progreso en mi proyecto.

I am frustrated by the lack of progress on my project.

Ella se siente frustrada por no poder viajar este año.

She feels frustrated by not being able to travel this year.