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azeda

[ə-ˈze-də]
adjective/nounfemininepl: azedas
sour, tart, or a type of sorrel plant
1. having a sour or acidic taste
The lemon juice is very sour.
O suco de limão é muito azedo.
2. a plant of the genus Rumex, particularly Rumex acetosa (common sorrel)
Sorrel is often used in salads and soups.
A azeda é frequentemente usada em saladas e sopas.
3. bad-tempered or acrid in manner
He replied with a sour tone.
Ele respondeu com um tom azedo.
Synonyms
azedoacreamargorumexazedinha
Antonyms
doceadocicadosuave

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
azeda
commonly used for both the taste and the plant
Portugal
azeda/azedinha
traditional plant name, often called 'acedera' in some regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

cara azeda - sour face (expression of displeasure)
resposta azeda - sharp reply
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