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B1nounmaschile

l'amaro

amaro (bitter liqueur)

Plural

amari

Pronunciation

ah-MAH-roh

About this word

Italy produces hundreds of amari — herbal bitter liqueurs consumed after meals as digestivi. Famous brands include Fernet-Branca, Montenegro, Averna, Ramazzotti, and Cynar (artichoke-based).

Examples

Finisco la cena con un bicchierino di amaro Montenegro.

I finish dinner with a small glass of Montenegro amaro.

L'amaro è un digestivo tipico della tradizione italiana.

Amaro is a digestif typical of Italian tradition.

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