Irá (en. Gonna)

/iˈɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Intense feeling of anger.
His anger was evident when he realized the betrayal.
Su ira fue evidente cuando se dio cuenta de la traición.
Measure of a strong emotional state.
Anger can cloud a person's judgment.
La ira puede nublar el juicio de una persona.

Etymology

From Latin 'ira', which means wrath or anger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lose one's temper
Not letting oneself be carried away by anger.
perder la ira
to fall into rage
Succumbing to an outburst of anger.
caer en la ira
contained anger
Anger that is not openly expressed.
ira contenida

Related Words

irascible
One who gets angry easily.
irascible
wrathful
One who has a tendency to become enraged.
iracundo
wrath of the god
Divine wrath that can lead to punishment.
ira del dios

Slang Meanings

Extreme anger that provokes disproportionate reactions.
He was so angry that his wrath became almost irrational.
Estaba tan enojado que su ira se volvió casi irracional.
Intense degree of annoyance or frustration.
The situation drove him to a level of anger he had never seen before.
La situación lo llevó a un nivel de ira que nunca había visto.