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"Amargo" is a form of "amargo", an adjective which is often translated as "bitter". "Acre" is a noun which is often translated as "acre". Learn more about the difference between "acre" and "amargo" below.
el acre, acre(
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kreh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. acre
¿Cuántos acres tiene su viñedo? - Tiene 300 acres.How many acres does your vineyard have? - It's a 300-acre vineyard.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. bitter
Este vino tiene un sabor acre que sin embargo no resulta desagradable.This wine has a bitter taste to it, but it's not actually unpleasant.
4. (cutting)
a. caustic
En todos sus libros, la autora hace gala de un sentido del humor acre y jocoso.In all her books, the author displays a caustic and jocular sense of humor.
b. biting
El líder de la oposición hizo una crítica acre y malintencionada de la política del gobierno.The opposition leader made a biting and spiteful critique of the government policy.
c. harsh
Su comentario fue acre y estuvo fuera de lugar. - No estoy de acuerdo, fue justo y pertinente.Your comment was harsh and out of place. - I don't agree. It was just and relevant.
amargo(
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mahr
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goh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not sweet)
c. unsweetened
Prefiero usar el cacao amargo en los pasteles.I prefer using unsweetened cocoa powder in my cakes.
3. (sour)
5. (cynical)
a. bitter
La chica simpática de mi juventud se había convertido en una mujer amarga.The sweet girl of my youth had become a bitter woman.
b. embittered
Tras el divorcio, parece un hombre algo amargo y desconfiado.Following the divorce, he seems a somewhat wary and embittered man.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
6. (taste)
a. bitterness
Dicen que el amargo se percibe en la parte trasera de la lengua.They say that bitterness is tasted at the back of the tongue.
los amargos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (culinary)
a. bitters
Hay que comprar amargos para preparar este coctel.We need to buy bitters in order to make this cocktail.
