How do you say "sour" in Italian?

Acido

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "sour" is Acido.

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Pronunciation

Acido is AH-chee-doh, stress on the first syllable, with the C before I making a soft CH sound.

Grammar notes

Acido is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Il limone ha un sapore molto aspro.

The lemon tastes very sour.

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How to remember Acido

Acido gives us the English word 'acid', and acidic things taste sour.

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Questions about Acido

How do you pronounce Acido?

Acido is AH-chee-doh, stress on the first syllable, with the C before I making a soft CH sound.

Is Acido formal or casual?

Acido is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Acido used in Italian?

Acido is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il limone ha un sapore molto aspro. (The lemon tastes very sour.).

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