Irritación (en. Irritation)

/iri.taˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Reaction of the organism to an irritating agent that causes discomfort.
Skin irritation is common after using chemical products.
La irritación en la piel es común después de usar productos químicos.
Feeling of anger or discomfort regarding a situation.
His constant lateness caused him great irritation.
La constante tardanza le causó gran irritación.
Inflammation of an organ or part of the body.
Irritation in the lungs can be triggered by smoke.
La irritación en los pulmones puede ser provocada por el humo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'irritatio', which means the act of irritating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have irritation
To experience discomfort or anger.
tener irritación
irritation in the eyes
Discomfort or inflammation on the eye surface.
irritación en los ojos
chronic irritation
Irritation that persists for a long time.
irritación crónica

Related Words

to irritate
To cause discomfort or annoyance.
irritar
irritable
One who gets angry or bothered easily.
irritable
irritating
That provokes irritation.
irritante

Slang Meanings

Bad vibe
That situation gives me bad vibes; I am feeling a lot of irritation.
Esa situación me da mala onda, estoy con mucha irritación.
To be cool
When something doesn't go my way, I start feeling that irritation.
Cuando algo no sale como quiero, empiezo a sentir esa irritación.