Spanish Conversation · Level 36
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Spanish word
ira
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈiɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounanger
Example
Cuando me mienten, siento ira.
When they lie to me, I feel anger.
More examples
No pudo contener su ira y habló sin pensar.
He couldn't contain his anger and spoke without thinking.
Core concept
An intense, boiling surge of fury.
Common phrases
contener la ira
contain one's anger
dominar la ira
master one's anger
ira contenida
suppressed anger
Similar words
enojo: A mild, everyday annoyance or irritation that remains controlled.
enfado: A common conversational anger that expresses clear displeasure.
rabia: An overwhelming, uncontrollable rage that makes calming difficult.
furia: A violent, explosive rage that erupts with force.
Definition in Spanish
Sentimiento intenso de enojo o furia, a menudo repentino y capaz de alterar el comportamiento.
Word origin
Directly inherited from Latin ira, the word kept its form and meaning as the Spanish noun for strong anger.
Usage tips
- A feminine abstract noun (la ira), it commonly appears with verbs such as sentir or llenarse de and in fixed expressions rather than being counted or modified like some English emotion words.