Spanish Conversation · Level 36
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Spanish word
amargo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈmaɾɣo/
Meaning
- adjectivebitter
Example
El café está amargo.
The coffee is bitter.
More examples
La discusión dejó un sabor amargo en la reunión.
The discussion left a bitter aftertaste in the meeting.
Core concept
Lingering bitter taste on the back of the tongue.
Common phrases
sabor amargo
bitter aftertaste
trago amargo
bitter sip
sentimiento amargo
bitter feeling
Similar words
agrio: Sharp sourness concentrated on the tip of the tongue, like unripe fruit.
ácido: A cutting, stinging acidic bite that lingers across the mouth.
Definition in Spanish
Que provoca la sensación conocida como amargor; habitualmente desagradable al probarlo.
Word origin
From Latin amarus meaning bitter, the word passed through the Romance languages into Spanish amargo and came to describe both taste and negative feelings.
Usage tips
- 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.