Spanish word

irritación

Pronunciation

IPA/iritaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounirritation

Example

La espera me causa irritación.

The wait causes me irritation.

Illustration for irritación (irritation)

More examples

La crema reduce la irritación de la piel.

The cream reduces skin irritation.

Core concept

A series of small annoyances piling up.

Common phrases

  • expresar irritación

    express irritation

  • sufrir irritación

    suffer irritation

  • irritación de la piel

    skin irritation

  • irritación ocular

    ocular irritation

Similar words

molestia: Everyday bother or inconvenience that causes mild unease.
fastidio: Bothersome feeling caused by small persistent nuisances.
enojo: Angry feeling caused by serious discontent, ready to flare up.
ira: Very great anger, experienced as intense fury or wrath.

Definition in Spanish

Reacción de desagrado o respuesta física ante un estímulo molesto; término general que abarca tanto la sensación de ira leve como la inflamación.

Word origin

From Latin irritare 'to excite' plus -ción forming a noun, it names the state produced by repeated provoking stimuli and covers both emotional upset and physical reaction.

Usage tips

  • In medical or precise contexts prefer inflamación or dermatitis for clear inflammation, because irritación is a broader, conversational term.

Other meanings

  • inflammationnoun

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