ensañar

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Spanish

Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *īnsāniāre, from īnsānia (craziness), from sānus (sane).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ensaˈɲaɾ/
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: en‧sa‧ñar

Verb

ensañar (first-person singular present ensaño, first-person singular preterite ensañé, past participle ensañado)

  1. (transitive) to irritate
    Synonyms: irritar, molestar, enfurecer
  2. (reflexive) to enjoy causing pain or discomfort

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