irritante

[i.ʁi.ˈtɐ̃.tə (PT) / i.ʁi.ˈtɐ̃.tʃi (BR)]

adjectivemasculine/feminine (variable)pl: irritantes

irritating

1. causing irritation or annoyance; aggravating

The constant noise is irritating.

O barulho constante é irritante.

2. tending to cause physical irritation or inflammation

This soap is irritating to sensitive skin.

Este sabonete é irritante para peles sensíveis.

3. provoking anger or impatience

His irritating habit of interrupting everyone annoyed the group.

Seu hábito irritante de interromper todos incomodava o grupo.

NYC Slang

annoying; pain in the neck

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

irritante

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

chato

colloquial alternative commonly used

São Paulo

irritante

standard usage; also 'chato' colloquially

Portugal

irritante

standard usage; may also use 'incómodo'

que irritante!

ser uma pessoa irritante

ter um comportamento irritante

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