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angostura

[æŋɡɒˈstjʊərə]
nounfemininepl: angosturas
angostura
1. A bitter aromatic liqueur made from herbs and spices, originally from Angostura, Venezuela, used as a flavoring in cocktails and cooking
The bartender added a few drops of angostura to the cocktail.
O barman adicionou algumas gotas de angostura ao coquetel.
2. A narrow or constricted passage or strait
The angostura between the two islands made navigation difficult.
A angostura entre as duas ilhas tornava a navegação difícil.
Synonyms
estrangulamentogargalo
Antonyms
larguraabertura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
angostura
Most common term for the bitters; also used for geographical constrictions
Portugal
angostura
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'amargo de angostura' for the liqueur
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