Agria (en. Sour)

/aˈɡɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of a flavor that is sharp and acidic.
The lemonade has a sour taste.
La limonada tiene un sabor agrio.
Description of certain fruits that are sour.
The sour plums are very popular in the region.
Las ciruelas agrías son muy populares en la región.
Feeling of displeasure or irritation.
Her sour expression showed her discontent.
Su expresión agria mostró su descontento.

Etymology

From Latin 'acer', meaning bitter or sour.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be sour
To be angry or in a bad mood.
estar agrio
sour face
Facial expression that reflects annoyance or discontent.
cara agria
sour taste
A taste that is acid or unpleasant.
sabor agrio

Related Words

acidity
The property of being acidic.
acidez
bitterness
Bitter or critical sensation.
amargor

Slang Meanings

To be in a bad mood.
She is sour today, better not talk to her.
Hoy está agria, mejor no le hables.
Negative reaction or discontent.
That comment left him with a sour face.
Ese comentario le dejó una cara agria.