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    Amarga (en. Bitter)

    /aˈmaɾɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a flavor that is the opposite of sweet.
    Peppermint has a bitter taste.
    La hierbabuena tiene un sabor amargo.
    Used to describe feelings of disappointment or sadness.
    The news was bitter for everyone.
    La noticia fue amarga para todos.
    Can refer to a person's attitude or character.
    His tone was bitter when talking about the past.
    Su tono era amargo al hablar del pasado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amara', related to the verb 'amare', which means 'to feel envy or unrequited love.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitter taste
    refers to a taste that causes displeasure.
    sabor amargo
    bitter life
    refers to a life full of suffering or disappointment.
    vida amarga
    to love in a bitter way
    to love with suffering or disappointment.
    amar de manera amarga

    Related Words

    bitterness
    A state of mind characterized by sadness or frustration.
    amargura
    embittered
    A person who has accumulated resentment.
    amargado
    bittered
    One who has a bitter or unpleasant character.
    amargonado

    Slang Meanings

    Misfortune or bad luck.
    That guy always has the bitterness on his side.
    Ese chico siempre tiene la amarga de su lado.
    A person who complains a lot.
    Don't be so bitter, enjoy the party.
    No seas tan amarga, disfruta de la fiesta.