ironía

This is the 5295th most frequent Spanish word.

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ironía

Irony; the expression of meaning through language that normally signifies the opposite, often for humor or emphasis.


In this context, 'ironía' is used to indicate a situation where the outcome is contrary to what one would expect, emphasizing a twist between expectation and reality.

Es una ironía que en un día soleado nadie quiera salir.

It is an irony that on a sunny day no one wants to go out.


Here, 'ironía' refers to a form of expression in speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning of the words, often used for humor or emphasis.

La ironía en sus palabras me hizo reír.

The irony in her words made me laugh.


In this sentence, 'ironía' is used to suggest a subtle mocking or sarcastic undertone in someone's way of expressing themselves, adding layers of meaning to the communication.

Detecto una cierta ironía en su tono al mencionar el resultado.

I detect a certain irony in his tone when mentioning the result.