The word "ira" is a noun.
The phonetic transcription of "ira" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˈi.ɾa/.
In the Spanish language, "ira" refers to a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, often characterized by rage or intense anger. It is commonly used both in spoken and written contexts, with a slight tendency towards literary or formal usage, given its roots in classic literature and philosophical discourse. The frequency of usage is moderate.
La ira puede nublar nuestro juicio y hacernos actuar irracionalmente.
Wrath can cloud our judgment and make us act irrationally.
Su ira era evidente cuando supo la verdad.
His anger was evident when he found out the truth.
En la mitología, la ira de los dioses era temida por los mortales.
In mythology, the wrath of the gods was feared by mortals.
The word "ira" is often used in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, highlighting different aspects of anger or wrath.
A veces, es mejor contar hasta diez antes de perder la ira.
Sometimes, it's better to count to ten before losing one's temper.
La ira no es buena consejera
Anger is not a good advisor.
Siempre toma decisiones en calma; recuerda que la ira no es buena consejera.
Always make decisions calmly; remember that anger is not a good advisor.
Ira contenida
Repressed anger.
Su ira contenida finalmente salió a la superficie.
Her repressed anger finally erupted.
Ira de Dios
Wrath of God.
Creían que la sequía era la ira de Dios por sus pecados.
They believed that the drought was the wrath of God for their sins.
Salirse de la ira
To get out of anger (usually refers to calming down).
The word "ira" has its origins in Latin "ira," which directly translates to "anger." This Latin term is also reflected in other Romance languages (like Italian "ira" and French "ire") maintaining the same meaning over the centuries.