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    Irritaba (en. Irritated)

    /i.ri'ta.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provoke a reaction of anger or annoyance.
    The constant noise irritated me a lot.
    El ruido constante me irritaba mucho.
    To make a person feel uncomfortable or upset.
    His arrogant attitude always irritated me.
    Su actitud arrogante siempre me irritaba.
    To infuriate or upset someone.
    I was irritated by his lack of respect towards others.
    Me irritaba su falta de respeto hacia los demás.
    To cause pain or physical discomfort.
    The insect bite irritated my skin.
    La picadura de insecto me irritaba la piel.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'irritare', which means 'to make angry' or 'to stimulate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't irritate me
    an expression to ask someone to stop bothering.
    no me irrites
    it really irritates me
    indicates great anger or annoyance towards something.
    me irrita mucho
    irritate the nerves
    provoke anxiety or stress in someone.
    irritar las nervios

    Related Words

    irritation
    The sensation of annoyance or anger.
    irritación
    irritating
    Something that causes irritation.
    irritante
    irritated
    The state of someone who feels irritated or upset.
    irritado

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    That guy always gets on my nerves.
    Ese tipo siempre me tiene de los nervios.
    To get heated
    When he talks like that, I start to get heated.
    Cuando habla así, me empiezo a calentar.