bitter

having a strong, sharp taste that is not pleasant

amargo, agrio

• a bitter taste

Collocations bitter coffee · bitter lemon juice

• The coffee was too bitter for my taste.

  El café estaba demasiado amargo para mi gusto.

feeling angry and unhappy because of something that has happened in the past, especially when you think that someone has treated you badly or unfairly

amargo, resentido

• be bitter about something

Collocations bitter memories · bitter resentment

• She is still bitter about the way she was treated.

  Ella sigue resentida por la forma en que fue tratada.

used to describe a relationship that is unfriendly or unpleasant because of disagreement, anger, or dislike

amargo, hostil

• a bitter dispute/argument

Collocations bitter rivalry · bitter disagreement

• There was a bitter argument between the two sides.

  Hubo un amargo debate entre los dos bandos.

very cold and unpleasant, especially when it is also wet or windy

frío y húmedo, cortante

• a bitter wind/cold

Collocations bitter cold · bitter winds

• The weather was bitterly cold.

  El clima era cortante y frío.

used to describe a situation in which people are strongly opposed to each other, especially when they disagree about political or religious beliefs

hostilidad, oposición

• bitter opposition

Collocations bitter conflict · bitter division

• There is bitter opposition to the new law.

  Hay una fuerte oposición al nuevo ley.

used to describe a sweet food or drink that has a slightly bitter taste, such as chocolate or coffee

amargo y dulce

• bitter-sweet

Collocations bitter-sweet memories · bitter-sweet chocolate

• It was a bitter-sweet moment.

  Fue un momento amargo y dulce.

used to describe a drink that is very strong and has an unpleasant taste, such as bitter beer or ale

fuerte y amargo

• bitter beer

Collocations bitter ale · bitter lager

• He prefers bitter beer to mild.

  Preferiría cerveza amarga a la suave.

used to describe sugar that has been allowed to harden and become dark brown in color, often used for making sweets or desserts

azúcar moreno

• bitter sugar

Collocations bitter sugar cubes · bitter syrup

• She used bitter sugar to make the candy.

  Ella usó azúcar moreno para hacer el dulce.