Translation of Italian word "acido" to English
acido
/ˈa.tʃi.do/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'acido' expresses 'sour, acidic' (Sour, acidic). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). The meaning of 'acido' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
sour, acidic
Example
Il latte è diventato acido perché è rimasto fuori dal frigo.
The milk turned sour because it stayed out of the fridge.
Ha fatto una battuta acida per la gelosia.
He/she made a sour joke out of jealousy.
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- Il latte è diventato acido perché è rimasto fuori dal frigo.— The milk turned sour because it stayed out of the fridge.
- Ha fatto una battuta acida per la gelosia.— He/she made a sour joke out of jealousy.
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The Italian word "acido" means "sour, acidic" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il latte è diventato acido perché è rimasto fuori dal frigo." (which translates as "The milk turned sour because it stayed out of the fridge.").
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