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bitter

[/ˈbɪtər/]
adjective
amargo
1. having a sharp, unpleasant taste
The coffee was too bitter to drink.
O café estava muito amargo para beber.
2. feeling or expressing intense anger, resentment, or disappointment
He remained bitter about losing the competition.
Ele permanecia amargado sobre perder a competição.
3. cold, harsh, or severe
It was a bitter winter day.
Era um dia de inverno amargo.
4. causing pain or suffering
Bitter tears streamed down her face.
Lágrimas amargas escorriam pelo seu rosto.
NYC Slang
salty (when expressing resentment or being upset)
Synonyms
souracridresentfulharshpainful
Antonyms
sweetpleasantmildjoyfulforgiving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amargo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amargo
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
amargo
no significant regional variation
Portugal
amargo
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bitter pill to swallow - algo difícil de aceitar
bitter end - até o fim, até o último momento
take the bitter with the sweet - aceitar o lado ruim junto com o bom
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