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“irrational” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/iraθjoˈnal/

Example

Es irracional tener miedo sin razón.

It's irrational to be afraid without reason.

Illustration for irracional (irrational)

How to say “irrational” in Spanish

“Irrational” in Spanish is irracional.

Reaction, fear, or judgment that lacks a rational basis.

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

Example sentences with irracional

Su reacción fue irracional ante la crítica.

His reaction to the criticism was irrational.

Tips for using irracional

  • Often used for fears, reactions, or judgments rather than to label a person's whole character; speakers sometimes soften it with poco racional or una reacción poco racional.

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