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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
acidictartbitteracerbicdourgrumpy
Antonyms
sweetpleasantcheerfulamiable

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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