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/iriˈtante/

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Translation

irritating, annoying

Word origin

Present participle of irritar ('to irritate'), from Latin irritare ('to excite, to provoke').

Origin
Latin
Root
irritare
English cognates
irritate, irritant

Grammar

Masc pluralirritantes

Examples

taladro .

The noise of the drill was very irritating.

.

He has an irritating voice that I cannot stand.

.

It is annoying to have to wait so long.

¡ costumbre !

What an irritating habit!

contiene .

The product contains a substance that is irritating to the skin.

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