sugary [ˈʃʊɡərɪ]
sugary
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (culinary)
2. (falsely sweet)
a. almibarado
She shook my hand with a sugary smile, but I knew I wasn't welcome.Me estrechó la mano con una sonrisa almibarada, pero yo sabía que no era bienvenida.
b. meloso
"Daddy, can I borrow your car?" she asked in her sugariest voice."Papá, ¿me prestas el auto?" preguntó en su tono más meloso.
3. (overly sentimental)
a. empalagoso
The singer put out an album of sugary songs from old musicals.El cantante sacó un álbum de canciones empalagosas de viejos musicales.
sugary
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (containing sugar)
a. azucarado(a)
2. (smile, tone)
a. almibarado(a)
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Phrases with "sugary"
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| sugary drink | la bebida azucarada | |
| sugary foods | alimentos azucarados |
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