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irritação

[i.ʁi.taˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: irritações
irritation
1. A state of annoyance, anger, or impatience
He felt irritation at the constant interruptions.
Ele sentiu irritação com as interrupções constantes.
2. Inflammation or soreness of a body part or skin
The irritation in her throat made it painful to swallow.
A irritação na garganta dela tornava doloroso engolir.
3. The act or process of irritating or being irritated
The irritation of the wound required medical attention.
A irritação da ferida exigiu atenção médica.
NYC Slang
aggravation, annoyance
Synonyms
aborrecimentoincômodocontrariedaderaivainflamaçãococeira
Antonyms
calmapaciênciaserenidadetranquilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irritação
Standard usage in both emotional and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
irritação
Common colloquial usage for annoyance
São Paulo
irritação
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'irrita' informally
Portugal
irritação
Standard usage with slightly more formal tone in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

causa irritação a alguém (to irritate someone)
sem irritação (without irritation/calmly)
com irritação (irritatedly/with annoyance)
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