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"Sarcástico" is an adjective which is often translated as "sarcastic", and "irónico" is an adjective which is often translated as "ironic". Learn more about the difference between "sarcástico" and "irónico" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (satirical)
a. ironic
Paula soltó un comentario irónico y yo no lo entendí hasta que mis amigos me lo explicaron.Paula made an ironic remark and I didn't get it until my friends explained it to me.
b. ironical
Resulta irónico que estas mismas personas ahora nos piden ayuda a nosotros.It is ironical that these same people are now asking us for help.