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/eˈnoxo/

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Translation

anger, annoyance

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Word origin

From the verb enojar, which comes from Vulgar Latin inodiare ('to make hateful'), from Latin odium ('hatred'). The same root reaches English through French in 'annoy' and 'ennui'.

Origin
Latin
Root
inodiare
English cognates
annoy, ennui

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralenojos

Examples

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His anger disappeared after talking to her.

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I could not hide my annoyance at the delay.

¡ !

How it annoys me when they arrive late!

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He spoke with anger, but then he calmed down.

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Anger does not help to solve problems.

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This word is taught in chapter 47, lesson 3: enojo, tesis, acelerador and 7 more words.