Intermediate

Ácido/a

Definition

(adj) Having an acidic taste like that of lemon or vinegar

“La limonada era demasiado ácida para mi gusto; la prefiero más dulce.”

The lemonade was too sour for my liking; I prefer it sweeter.

“Ese yogur está ácido.”
That yogurt tastes sour.
“Se me quedó ácido el café del desayuno.”
My breakfast coffee ended up sour.
“Ayer probé una naranja ácida en el mercado de Sevilla.”
Yesterday I tried a sour orange at the market in Seville.
“No le pongas más vinagre a la ensalada, ya está ácida y me pica la lengua.”
Don't add any more vinegar to the salad, it's already sour and it stings my tongue.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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