A2 — Elementaryadjective
amaro
bitter
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
asproacerboacrepungenteacido
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dolcezuccheratomielososoavedelicato
Usage note
Used both literally (taste) and figuratively ('una verità amara' = a bitter truth). 'Aspro' often describes sharp or sour tastes.
Example
"Il caffè senza zucchero è molto amaro per me."
"Coffee without sugar is very bitter for me."
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