Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
irritar
Pronunciation
IPA/iriˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbannoy
Example
Tus bromas me irritan.
Your jokes annoy me.
More examples
El ruido constante me irrita.
The constant noise bothers me.
Core concept
A small, persistent buzzing that makes someone restless.
Common phrases
irritar a alguien
annoy somebody
irritar los nervios
get on one's nerves
Similar words
molestar: Produce general discomfort or bother that leaves someone feeling inconvenienced.
incomodar: Create unease or awkwardness that makes someone feel socially or personally uncomfortable.
fastidiar: Wear someone down with repeated minor annoyances until they feel fed up.
enfadar: Make someone angry or provoked, producing clear resentment or outrage.
Definition in Spanish
Causar molestia o enfado leve en alguien, haciendo que se sienta nervioso o impaciente.
Word origin
From Latin irritare 'to excite or provoke,' the Spanish verb now means causing mild annoyance.
Usage tips
- Often used with object pronouns (me, te, le) to show who is annoyed and commonly followed by a noun or infinitive naming the cause.
Other meanings
- angerverb
Opposites
- calmarpacifyverb
- tranquilizarcalmverb
Related words
- irritaciónannoyancenoun
- irritableirritableadjective
- irritanteannoyingadjective