Spanish word

irritable

Pronunciation

IPA/iriˈtaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveirritable

Example

Mi jefe está irritable esta mañana.

My boss is irritable this morning.

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More examples

Desde que no duerme, se pone irritable con facilidad.

Since he hasn't been sleeping, he turns irritable easily.

Core concept

Person who gets annoyed by small things.

Common phrases

  • estar irritable

    be irritable

  • ponerse irritable

    turn irritable

  • irritable con

    irritable with

Similar words

susceptible: Takes trivial remarks to heart and becomes easily hurt or upset.
irascible: Short-tempered, with anger that flares up suddenly and intensely.
malhumorado: Sullen or grumpy, especially when tired or feeling unwell.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a alguien que se enoja o se molesta con facilidad.

Word origin

From Latin irritabilis, from irritare 'to provoke' plus the adjectival suffix -abilis, originally meaning 'easily provoked'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish distinguishes estar irritable for a temporary mood and ser irritable for a lasting trait.

Other meanings

  • short-temperedadjective

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