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“annoyance” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾaɾjeˈðað/

Example

Llegó tarde y me dio contrariedad.

He arrived late and it annoyed me.

Illustration for contrariedad (annoyance)

How to say “annoyance” in Spanish

“Annoyance” in Spanish is contrariedad.

Mild irritation when something disappoints or blocks plans.

Full entry for contrariedad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contrariedad

Me causó contrariedad que no respondiera al correo.

It caused me annoyance that he didn't reply to the email.

Tips for using contrariedad

  • Frequently used with verbs like dar or sentir (for example 'me dio contrariedad') to report a mild annoyance rather than strong anger such as enojo or rabia.

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