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    Amargo (en. Bitter)

    /aˈmaɾɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a taste that provokes an unpleasant sensation.
    Dark chocolate is bitter.
    El chocolate negro es amargo.
    It applies to situations or feelings that are difficult or displeasurable.
    The loss of his friend left a bitter memory in his heart.
    La pérdida de su amigo dejó un recuerdo amargo en su corazón.
    It is used to describe hostile or resentful attitudes or behaviors.
    He had a bitter way of seeing life.
    Tenía una manera amargo de ver la vida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'amarcus', which means 'bitter' or 'harsh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bitter taste
    It refers to an unpleasant taste.
    sabor amargo
    to remember something bitter
    To revisit a memory that causes pain or disappointment.
    recordar algo amargo

    Related Words

    bitterness
    A feeling of discontent or emotional pain.
    amargura
    to embitter
    To make something or someone become bitter.
    amargar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who complains a lot or always has a negative attitude.
    Don't be so bitter, enjoy life.
    No seas tan amargo, disfruta de la vida.
    A situation or thing that does not turn out as expected.
    That business was a bitter disappointment, I lost all my money.
    Ese negocio fue un amargo, perdí todo el dinero.