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How do you say "bitter" in Spanish?
amargo
In Spanish, "bitter" is amargo.
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Pronunciation
'amargo' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
amargo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
El café oscuro es bastante amargo.
The dark coffee is quite bitter.
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How to remember amargo
Whisper 'amargo' three times fast while thinking 'The dark coffee is quite bitter.' until the two blend together in memory.
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Questions about amargo
How do you pronounce amargo?
'amargo' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is amargo formal or casual?
amargo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is amargo used in Spanish?
amargo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: El café oscuro es bastante amargo. (The dark coffee is quite bitter.).
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