English–Spanish
“bitter” in Spanish
How to say “bitter” in Spanish
“Bitter” in Spanish is amargo.
Lingering bitter taste on the back of the tongue.
Example sentences with amargo
La discusión dejó un sabor amargo en la reunión.
The discussion left a bitter aftertaste in the meeting.
Tips for using amargo
- Amargo is the expected word for unpleasant bitterness such as black coffee or tonic and also commonly describes negative outcomes, while agrio and ácido generally refer to sour or acidic sensations.