el agrio

Definition & meaning

• Literal meaning: Having a sharp, acidic, or sour taste, similar to that of a lemon or vinegar.
• Figurative meaning: Used to describe a person's temperament or mood, meaning irritable, sullen, harsh, or bad-tempered. It can also describe a situation or relationship that has become unpleasant or strained.

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is an adjective that functions as a descriptor for nouns. It changes to "agria" when describing feminine nouns. It comes from the Latin word "acer," which means sharp or biting.

Synonyms & antonyms

• Synonyms:

  • Ácido ↗ (sour)
  • Vinagroso ↗ (vinegary)
  • Acre ↗ (harsh or pungent)
  • Arisco ↗ (surly or unsociable)
  • Malhumorado ↗ (bad-tempered)

• Antonyms:

  • Dulce ↗ (sweet)
  • Suave ↗ (gentle or mild)
  • Agradable ↗ (pleasant)