Cólera (en. Anger)

/ˈko.le.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Extreme anger or intense annoyance.
The mother's rage was evident when she saw the mess.
La cólera de la madre era evidente cuando vio el desorden.
Infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
The outbreak of cholera in the region has alarmed health authorities.
El brote de cólera en la región ha alarmado a las autoridades sanitarias.

Etymology

From Latin 'cholera', meaning 'bile', related to the Greek term 'χολή' (cholē).

Common Phrases and Expressions

give free rein to rage
To openly express anger or annoyance.
dar rienda suelta a la cólera
rage on the face
To visibly demonstrate anger or annoyance.
cólera en el rostro

Related Words

irascible
Having a disposition towards anger.
iracundo
angry
Feeling anger or rage.
enojado
fury
Violent and intense anger.
furia

Slang Meanings

Total loss of control due to anger.
She was in all her rage, shouting at everyone in the office.
Ella estaba en toda su cólera, gritando a todos en la oficina.
An outburst of fury.
He had a rage that frightened his friends.
Tuvo una cólera que hizo temer a sus amigos.