ironically

irónicamente, paradójicamente

Se usa para señalar que algo ocurrió de manera contraria a lo esperado.

En inglés sencillo: Used to point out that something happened in a way opposite to what you would expect.

• Ironically, the swimming teacher couldn't swim.
• The new road, ironically, made journeys slower.
• Ironically enough, her attempt to save money cost her more.

Sinónimos: paradoxically

Expresiones frecuentes: ironically enough, rather ironically, somewhat ironically

irónicamente

Mostrando un contraste inesperado o diciendo lo contrario de lo que se quiere expresar.

En inglés sencillo: In a way that shows an unexpected contrast or says the opposite of what is really meant.

• She smiled ironically at his excuse.
• He ironically praised the train's speed after a long delay.
• 'Another perfect day,' she said ironically as rain soaked her coat.

Expresiones frecuentes: smile ironically, say something ironically, remark ironically