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deteriorated wine

[/dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd waɪn/]
nounpl: deteriorated wines
vinho deteriorado
1. Wine that has lost its quality, flavor, or freshness due to age, improper storage, or oxidation
The deteriorated wine had a vinegary taste and was no longer suitable for drinking.
O vinho deteriorado tinha gosto de vinagre e não era mais adequado para beber.
2. Wine that has undergone negative chemical changes making it unpalatable or unhealthy to consume
After sitting in the hot sun, the deteriorated wine became undrinkable.
Depois de ficar ao sol quente, o vinho deteriorado tornou-se imbebível.
Synonyms
spoiled wineoxidized winecorked winevinegary wineoff wine
Antonyms
fine winewell-preserved winegood winevintage wine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vinho deteriorado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vinho estrago
Colloquial alternative
São Paulo
vinho arruinado
Alternative expression
Portugal
vinho degradado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

gone bad like wine
turned to vinegar
past its prime
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