Ironically (es. Irónicamente)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Yo, irónicamente, tengo un gato que se llama Perro.
I, ironically, have a cat named Dog.
Context: daily life
Mi amigo me dijo que le gusta la lluvia, irónicamente.
My friend told me he likes the rain, ironically.
Context: daily life
Juan llegó tarde a la fiesta, irónicamente, era su cumpleaños.
Juan arrived late to the party; ironically, it was his birthday.
Context: celebration

Intermediate (B1-B2)

El comentario fue irónicamente acertado, aunque no lo esperaba.
The comment was ironically accurate, although I didn't expect it.
Context: society
Ella, irónicamente, se quejó del tráfico mientras conducía lentamente.
She, ironically, complained about the traffic while driving slowly.
Context: daily life
Irónicamente, el profesor que siempre decía que los exámenes son fáciles, era el más estricto.
Ironically, the professor who always said that exams are easy was the strictest.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

La crítica literaria, irónicamente, se convirtió en un punto de partida para el autor a pesar de su naturaleza negativa.
The literary criticism, ironically, became a starting point for the author despite its negative nature.
Context: culture
Irónicamente, el mismo sistema que prometía igualdad, perpetuó desigualdades profundas en la sociedad.
Ironically, the very system that promised equality perpetuated deep inequalities in society.
Context: society
La situación se tornó irónicamente cómica cuando aquellos que se burlaban de la idea, acabaron defendiendo la misma.
The situation became ironically comedic when those who mocked the idea ended up defending it.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • contradictoriamente
  • paradójicamente
  • sarcasticamente