irony

US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
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1.

ironía

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

:
The irony of the situation was that the fire station burned down.
La ironía de la situación fue que la estación de bomberos se quemó.
He used irony to make his point more impactful.
Usó la ironía para hacer su punto más impactante.
2.

ironía, paradoja

a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result

:
It was a strange irony that the rich man died penniless.
Fue una extraña ironía que el hombre rico muriera sin un centavo.
The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
La ironía de la situación no se le escapó.