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How to Say ‘I'm in a terrible mood.’ in Spain Spanish

Tengo una mala hostia.

TEN-goh OO-nah MAH-lah OHS-tyah

[TEN-goh OO-nah MAH-lah OHS-tyah]

💬 Usage Tip: Without una, it describes someone's character: tiene mala hostia "he's got a nasty temper".

Phrase Breakdown

Tengo

[TEN-goh]

I have

First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.

Example

Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.

I am available on Friday afternoon.

una mala hostia.

OO-nah MAH-lah OHS-tyah

a foul mood / a terrible temper

'Mala hostia' is vulgar slang for a bad temper. The 'h' is silent: 'OS-tia'.

Example

Hoy está de mala hostia.

He's in a foul mood today.

Words in this phrase

una

[OO-nah]

An article introducing a feminine singular noun.

Example

Busco una cultura cercana y humana.

I’m looking for a close and humane culture.

mala

[MAH-lah]

bad

Feminine form of 'malo'; with 'hostia' it means a foul temper.

Example

Tiene mala suerte.

He has bad luck.

hostia

[OHS-tyah]

temper / mood

In 'mala hostia', a vulgar way to say a terrible mood or nasty character.

Example

Hoy está de mala hostia.

He's in a foul mood today.

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