What is the Spanish word for "irony"?

Learn how to say "irony" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

irony

Spanish

ironía

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Examples of how to use "irony" in Spanish

English
The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
Spanish
La ironía de la situación no se le escapó.
English
The irony of the situation made me laugh.
Spanish
La ironía de la situación me hizo reír.
English
She noticed the irony and shook her head.
Spanish
Ella notó la ironía y negó con la cabeza.
English
It is irony that he arrived late again.
Spanish
Es irónico que llegara tarde otra vez.
English
There is an irony in his quiet kindness.
Spanish
Hay una ironía en su tranquila amabilidad.

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