Iracundo (en. Wrathful)
[iɾaˈkund̪o]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows or presents anger or frustration intensely.
He was an irascible man who would burst into rage over anything.
Era un hombre iracundo que estallaba en cólera por cualquier cosa.
Characterized by a choleric or irritable character.
His irascible humor made it difficult to live with him.
Su humor iracundo hacía difícil convivir con él.
One who is easily carried away by anger.
Be careful not to provoke his irascible side.
Ten cuidado de no provocar su lado iracundo.
Etymology
From Latin 'iracundus', meaning 'irascible' or 'prone to anger'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lose control
Entering a state of intense anger, acting violently.
perder el control
drive someone crazy
Disturbing or infuriating someone, causing them anger.
sacar de quicio
have a strong personality
Having a personality prone to anger or reacting with anger.
tener un carácter fuerte
Related Words
anger
A feeling of displeasure or intense anger.
ira
rage
Fury or indignation felt in response to an offense or injustice.
colera
indignation
A feeling of anger about a situation that is considered unfair.
indignación
Slang Meanings
To be in a bad mood
Today I'm irascible, better not to talk to me.
Hoy estoy iracundo, mejor no me hables.
To be fuming
You can tell he's fuming about what they told him.
Se le nota que está echando chispas por lo que le dijeron.