irritante
“irritante” means “annoying” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
annoying
Also: irritating
📝 In Action
Escuchar ese ruido todo el día es muy irritante.
B1Listening to that noise all day is very annoying.
Él tiene un hábito irritante de interrumpir a los demás.
B2He has an annoying habit of interrupting others.
Es irritante que no contestes mis mensajes.
B2It is irritating that you don't answer my messages.
irritating
Also: harsh
📝 In Action
El humo del cigarrillo es muy irritante para los ojos.
A2Cigarette smoke is very irritating to the eyes.
Este jabón es irritante para la piel sensible.
B1This soap is irritating for sensitive skin.
Debes tener cuidado con los vapores irritantes de la lejía.
B2You must be careful with the irritating vapors of the bleach.
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Quick Quiz: irritante
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to describe an annoying woman?
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From the Latin word 'irritans', which comes from 'irritare', meaning to provoke, stir up, or excite.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'irritante' mean 'angry'?
No. If you want to say someone is angry or annoyed, use the word 'irritado' or 'enojado'. 'Irritante' describes the thing that makes you feel that way.
Is 'irritante' a polite word to use?
It is neutral. It's not a swear word, but telling someone they are 'irritante' to their face is quite direct and might be seen as rude.
Do I use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'irritante'?
Usually 'ser' because you are describing a characteristic of something (The noise is annoying). You might use 'estar' in very specific medical contexts if a substance is currently acting as an irritant.