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"Wry" is an adjective which is often translated as "irónico", and "ironic" is an adjective which is also often translated as "irónico". Learn more about the difference between "wry" and "ironic" below.
wry(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. irónico
We always enjoy Oscar's wry sense of humor.Siempre disfrutamos del sentido de humor irónico de Óscar.
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ironic(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. irónico
Frank wrote a biting, ironic editorial in the newspaper.Frank escribió una editorial mordaz e irónica en el periódico.
a. irónico
How ironic that you should ask me for a dollar. I just found one on the ground.Qué irónico que me pidas un dólar. Acabo de encontrarme uno en el suelo.
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