Translation of Italian word "amaro" to English
amaro
/aˈma.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'amaro' expresses 'bitter' (Bitter). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). 'amaro' must agree with its noun in both gender and number — forgetting this agreement is one of the most common errors in written Italian.
🇬🇧 English
bitter
Example
Il caffè senza zucchero è molto amaro.
Coffee without sugar is very bitter.
La sconfitta è stata un'amara delusione per la squadra.
The defeat was a bitter disappointment for the team.
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Common phrases
- Il caffè senza zucchero è molto amaro.— Coffee without sugar is very bitter.
- La sconfitta è stata un'amara delusione per la squadra.— The defeat was a bitter disappointment for the team.
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What does the Italian word "amaro" mean?▼
The Italian word "amaro" means "bitter" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "amaro"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il caffè senza zucchero è molto amaro." (which translates as "Coffee without sugar is very bitter.").
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