control de la ira
/kontɾol de la iɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'anger management' is translated into Spanish as control de la ira.
control de la ira refers to the ability to control temperament or the process of regulating one's temper.
Meaning: ability to control temperament (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of control (control), de la (of the) and ira (anger).
Which one should you use?
While control de la ira is a direct translation, manejo de la ira is a common alternative used in clinical or psychological contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾol de la iɾa/
Did you know?
- In some regions, people use the verb desahogarse to describe the act of releasing anger. It literally means 'to stop suffocating', suggesting that anger is something that physically chokes the person until it is let out.
- The phrase perder los estribos is a common idiom for losing one's temper. It refers to the moment a rider loses their stirrups and loses control over their horse, mirroring the loss of emotional control.
- While control de la ira is standard, a person prone to anger is often called colérico, a term linking temperament to the ancient medical theory of the four humors.
Examples in context
- María se inscribió en un programa de control de la ira para aprender a manejar mejor sus emociones.María enrolled in an anger management program to learn how to better handle her emotions.
- Necesito aprender a controlar el enfado antes de que dañe mis relaciones personales.I need to learn how to manage my anger before it damages my personal relationships.
- Él necesita mejorar su control de la ira.He needs to improve his anger management.
- El control de la ira es fundamental para el éxito.Anger management is fundamental for success.
- Ella asiste a un taller de control de la ira.She attends an anger management workshop.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a coworker's behavior.
- Lucía¿Por qué siempre está gritando?Why is he always shouting?
- AlejandroCreo que le falta control de la ira.I think he lacks anger management.
- LucíaEs cierto, es un hombre muy impulsivo.It's true, he is a very impulsive man.
- AlejandroDebería buscar ayuda profesional.He should seek professional help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
