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    Ironía (en. Irony)

    [iˈɾonja]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The use of words that express something different from their literal meaning.
    The irony of the situation is that he arrived late to the event for which he had made a great effort.
    La ironía de la situación es que llegó tarde al evento para el que había hecho un gran esfuerzo.
    A form of expression that is considered humorous or critical.
    The writer uses irony to criticize society.
    El escritor utiliza la ironía para criticar la sociedad.
    A situation in which the outcome is opposite to what was expected.
    It was ironic that the firefighter forgot to put out his own fire.
    Fue una ironía que el bombero se olvidara de apagar su propio fuego.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'eironeía', which means 'dissimulation' or 'simulation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    irony of fate
    Circumstances contrary to what was expected.
    ironía del destino
    to load with irony
    To express something in a way that conveys a critical or sarcastic tone.
    cargar de ironía

    Related Words

    sarcasm
    A form of irony that implies contempt or mockery.
    sarcasmo
    paradox
    A statement that seems to contradict itself.
    paradoja
    black humor
    A type of humor that explores taboo subjects through irony.
    humor negro

    Slang Meanings

    Cutting irony
    When you say something horrible and then finish it off with a smile, that's cutting irony.
    Cuando dices algo horrible y luego lo rematas con una sonrisa, eso es ironía mordaz.
    Subtle irony
    She always uses subtle irony in her comments, which makes her very funny.
    Ella siempre utiliza ironía sutil en sus comentarios, lo que la hace muy divertida.