irony

US /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
UK /ˈaɪ.rə.ni/
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1.

ironia

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.
A ironia da situação era que o quartel de bombeiros pegou fogo.
He used irony to make his point more impactful.
Ele usou a ironia para tornar seu ponto mais impactante.
2.

ironia, paradoxo

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.
Foi uma estranha ironia que o homem rico morresse sem um tostão.
The irony of the situation was not lost on him.
A ironia da situação não lhe passou despercebida.