ironía
“ironía” means “irony” in Spanish (saying the opposite of what you mean or an unexpected situation).
irony
Also: sarcasm
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No captó la ironía en mis palabras.
B1He didn't catch the irony in my words.
Qué ironía que el experto en tecnología no sepa usar su propio móvil.
B1What irony that the tech expert doesn't know how to use his own phone.
Hablaba con un toque de ironía.
B2He was speaking with a touch of irony.
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Quick Quiz: ironía
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Which of these is the most natural way to say 'How ironic!' in Spanish?
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From the Greek 'eirōneía', which originally meant 'feigned ignorance' or 'pretending not to know something' to make a point.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ironía' always mean someone is being mean?
Not necessarily! While it can be used for sarcasm, 'ironía' often just describes a strange coincidence or a situation where the outcome is the opposite of what you'd expect, like a rain specialist getting caught in a storm without an umbrella.
Is the stress on the 'i' or the 'o'?
The stress is on the 'i' (ee). The accent mark (í) tells you to emphasize that syllable: ee-roh-NEE-ah.