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amargor

[a.mar.GOR]
nounmasculinepl: amargores
bitterness
1. The quality or taste of being bitter; an unpleasant, acrid flavor
The amargor of the dark chocolate was intense.
O amargor do chocolate amargo era intenso.
2. Figuratively, a feeling of deep sadness, resentment, or disappointment
She spoke with amargor about her past experiences.
Ela falava com amargor sobre suas experiências passadas.
3. A bitter or resentful emotion; acrimony
There was amargor in his words when discussing the conflict.
Havia amargor nas suas palavras ao discutir o conflito.
Synonyms
amarguraasperezarancorressentimentomágoa
Antonyms
doçuraalegriasuavidadebenevolência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amargor
Commonly used for both literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
amargor
Standard usage, identical to general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
amargor
Standard usage with emphasis on emotional connotations
Portugal
amargura
Portuguese speakers more commonly use 'amargura' than 'amargor'

Related Idioms & Phrases

amargor de boca - bitter taste in the mouth (literal or figurative)
deixar um amargor - to leave a bitter taste/feeling
com amargor no coração - with bitterness in one's heart
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