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Translate Files Amargura (en. Bitterness)
/amaɾˈɣuɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Emotional state characterized by sadness and resentment.
Bitterness took hold of him after losing his job.
La amargura se apoderó de él tras la pérdida de su empleo.
Unpleasant taste caused by the ingestion of certain substances.
The bitterness of coffee without sugar is not liked by many.
La amargura del café sin azúcar no le gusta a muchos.
Feeling of sorrow resulting from unrequited love or betrayal.
The bitterness of her separation led her to isolate herself.
La amargura de su separación la llevó a aislarse.
Etymology
From Latin 'amaritūdo', which means 'bitterness' or 'bitter taste'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to live in bitterness
Experiencing a constant state of sadness and disillusionment.
vivir en la amargura
to fall into bitterness
Succumbing to a state of resentment or pronounced sadness.
caer en la amargura
no bitterness lasts
Expression indicating that difficult situations eventually pass.
no hay amargura que dure
Related Words
bitter
Taste that causes displeasure, opposite to sweet.
amargo
bitterness
Quality of what is bitter, related to taste.
amargor
disillusionment
Discovery that something is not as it was thought, causing bitterness.
desengaño
Slang Meanings
Extreme feeling of disappointment.
When he stood me up, I felt the bitterness strong in my chest.
Cuando me dio ese plantón, sentí la amargura fuerte en el pecho.
Displeasure with life situations that do not turn out as expected.
The bitterness of life has made me stronger.
La amargura de la vida me ha hecho más fuerte.
Negative reaction to a betrayal or disappointment.
Her bitterness led her to distrust everyone.
Su amargura la llevó a desconfiar de todos.