Amarguras (en. Bitterness)

/amarɡuˈɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Emotional state related to suffering and disillusionment.

Example Sentence: The bitterness of his life led him to isolate himself.

Las amarguras de su vida lo llevaron a aislarse.

Definition: Feeling of resentment or bitterness from past experiences.

Example Sentence: Living on bitterness only brings unhappiness.

Vivir de amarguras solo trae infelicidad.

Definition: Melancholy provoked by the memory of a painful past.

Example Sentence: The bitterness of his childhood always accompanies him.

Las amarguras de su infancia lo acompañan siempre.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'amaritudo', which refers to something bitter or painful.

Phrase: to live on bitterness

Meaning: To exist constantly in a state of sadness or disillusionment.

vivir de amarguras

Phrase: to have bitterness

Meaning: To feel resentment or sadness for something that has happened.

tener amarguras

Phrase: to recount the bitterness

Meaning: To talk about the sad or painful experiences that have been lived.

contar las amarguras

Related Word: bitter

Description: Having an unpleasant taste; it is also used in an emotional context.

amargo

Related Word: suffering

Description: State of experiencing physical or emotional pain.

sufrimiento

Related Word: disillusionment

Description: Loss of illusion, where something or someone does not meet expectations.

desilusión

Meaning: To be bitter

Example: Since the relationship ended, he is bitter about everything.

Desde que terminó la relación, está amargado con todo.

Meaning: To be a bitter person

Example: Don't be bitter, try to see the positive side of things.

No seas un amargado, intenta ver el lado positivo de las cosas.