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"Amargo" is a form of "amargo", an adjective which is often translated as "bitter". "Ácido" is an adjective which is often translated as "sour". Learn more about the difference between "amargo" and "ácido" below.
amargo(
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)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.
ácido, el ácido(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (vinegary)
2. (acerbic)
a. caustic
Tus comentarios ácidos no ayudan en absoluto.Your caustic comments are not helping in the least.
b. acid
Su tono ácido dejaba claro que no estaba nada contento.His acid tone made it clear he was not at all pleased.
c. sharp
Hablaba con tono ácido, aunque no había sido su intención ofenderlo.Her tone was sharp, although she hadn't meant to offend him.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (chemistry)
a. acid
La primera definición química de los ácidos y las bases fue elaborada por Svante Arrhenius.The first chemical definition of acids and bases was made by Svante Arrhenius.
4. (colloquial) (drug)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. acid (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Eric tomó ácido en la fiesta.Eric took acid at the party.
