Frustrada

Frustrada is the feminine singular form of the adjective meaning “frustrated” in both Spanish and Portuguese. It describes a female subject who experiences frustration or a situation that fails to meet expectations. The masculine form in both languages is frustrado. Adjectives of this type agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify.

Etymology and sense: The word derives from Latin frustratus, from frustra, meaning “in vain” or “to no avail.” In modern usage, frustrada conveys emotional frustration, disappointment, or thwarted aims, and can describe both people and outcomes.

Usage in Spanish: Frustrada is used to describe a female speaker or subject who feels frustration. Examples include “Estoy frustrada por no haber conseguido el trabajo” and “Ella está frustrada con el atraso.” It can also modify feminine nouns in contexts such as “una situación frustrada” in some stylistic uses, though the common pattern is to apply it to people or clearly expressed situations.

Usage in Portuguese: Frustrada serves similarly to describe a female subject. Examples include “Estou frustrada com o atraso” and “Ela ficou frustrada com o resultado.” The corresponding masculine form is frustrado and is used with masculine nouns or male subjects.

Related terms: The noun forms are frustração (Spanish) and frustração (Portuguese) or frustación (Spanish) and frustração (Portuguese) for the concept of frustration. Synonyms include desilusionada/desiludido, decepcionada/decepcionado, and desanimada/desanimado, depending on context.

See also: Frustración, Frustração, and the broader family of terms for disappointment and thwarted expectations in Spanish and Portuguese lexicons.