amargo
bitter
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/aˈmaɾɣo/
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Cultural Note
Spanish coffee culture embraces bitterness -- a 'cafe solo' (espresso) is served strong and often without sugar. In Latin America, 'amargo' also describes a type of mate tea drunk without sugar in Argentina. The word is also used figuratively to describe a grumpy person: 'Es un amargado.'
📝 Example Sentences
El cafe solo esta un poco amargo para mi gusto.
Black coffee is a bit bitter for my taste.
Este chocolate negro tiene un toque amargo delicioso.
This dark chocolate has a delicious bitter touch.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | amarga |
| masculine | amargo |
| feminine_plural | amargas |
| masculine_plural | amargos |