Amargamente (en. Bitterly)

/amaɾɣaˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

In a way that expresses pain or disillusionment.

She cried bitterly over the loss of her friend.

Ella lloró amargamente por la pérdida de su amigo.

With resentment or hostility.

She spoke bitterly about her experience at work.

Habló amargamente sobre su experiencia en el trabajo.

In a manner that causes sadness or discontent.

She bitterly remembered the times when everything was better.

Recordó amargamente los tiempos pasados cuando todo era mejor.

It derives from the adjective 'amargo', which has roots in the Latin 'amarus'.

to live bitterly

Living in a way that causes suffering or disillusionment.

vivir amargamente

to laugh bitterly

Laughing with a tone of disdain or sadness.

reír amargamente

to say bitterly

Expressing something with resentment or discontent.

decir amargamente

bitter

Having an unpleasant taste or a negative connotation.

amargo

bitterness

The state of someone experiencing deep discontent.

amargura

hopelessness

Lack of hope that can lead to bitterness.

desesperanza

To hold a grudge

He is bitter because he wasn't invited to the party.

Está amargado porque no lo invitaron a la fiesta.

To be in a bad mood

Don't talk to him today; he is bitterly angry.

No hables con él hoy, está amargamente enojado.