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ironizar

to be ironic

verb ee-roh-nee-SAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

to speak ironically

Usage Note

Ironizar means to use irony in speech or writing — it is often followed by sobre (ironizar sobre algo = to be ironic about something). It is more specific than bromear (to joke) because it implies a sharp, detached wit rather than warmth. The noun ironía and adjective irónico share the same root and are more frequent than the verb itself.

Examples

"El periodista ironizó sobre las declaraciones del ministro."

Natural Translation

The journalist was ironic about the minister's statements.

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