irritating

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/ AmE /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 ANNOYING [attributive / predicative] B1

causing annoyance or frustration; irritating

fastidioso, molesto, irritante

Collocations irritating noise · irritating habit

The constant ringing of the phone was really irritating.

El sonido constante del teléfono era realmente molesto.

2 STIMULATING [attributive / predicative] C1

causing a physical reaction; stimulating

estimulante, irritante (físicamente)

Collocations irritating sensation · irritating substance

The irritating sensation on his skin was unbearable.

La sensación irritante en su piel era insoportable.