acre

el acre, acre(
ah
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kreh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
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).
adjective
a. acrid
En el sótano había un olor acre, como de algún producto con amoniaco.In the cellar there was an acrid smell, as if of some ammonia product.
b. pungent
Había sudado mucho y su camiseta desprendía un olor acre.He'd sweated a lot and his T-shirt gave off a pungent smell.
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.
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.
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