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sour
[/saʊr/]
adjective/verb
azedo; amargo
1.
(adjective) Having a sharp, acidic taste
The lemon juice tastes sour.
O suco de limão tem gosto azedo.
2.
(adjective) Smelling or tasting unpleasant due to fermentation or decay
The milk has gone sour.
O leite azedou.
3.
(adjective) Showing bitterness, resentment, or bad temper
He had a sour expression on his face.
Ele tinha uma expressão amarga no rosto.
4.
(verb) To become sour or to make something sour
The relationship soured over time.
O relacionamento azedou com o tempo.
Synonyms
acidic
tart
bitter
acerbic
dour
grumpy
Antonyms
sweet
pleasant
cheerful
amiable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
azedo
Most common for acidic taste
General Brazilian
amargo
Used for bitter or sour mood/expression
Portugal
azedo
Standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
acido
Alternative for acidic taste, more technical
Related Idioms & Phrases
sour grapes
turn sour
sour note
go sour
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