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bittersweet in Spanish

bittersweet in Spanish is agridulce, dulce y amargo, dulcamara — bittersweet means tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.

bittersweet in Spanish

agridulce
adj
Both bitter and sweet.
dulce y amargo
adj
Both bitter and sweet.
agridulce
adj
(figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.
dulcamara
noun
Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).
dulzamara
noun
Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara).

What does "bittersweet" mean?

  1. adj Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.
    "The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge."
  2. adj Bringing both happiness and sadness at the same time.
    "Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family."
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bittersweet in a sentence

  • The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge.
  • She sipped the bittersweet tea slowly.
  • Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the whole family.
  • It was bittersweet watching her childhood home get sold.

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What is "bittersweet" in Spanish?

"bittersweet" in Spanish is agridulce, dulce y amargo, dulcamara. bittersweet means: Tasting of both bitterness and sweetness at once.

How do you use "bittersweet" in a sentence?

Example: "The dark chocolate had a bittersweet edge." In Spanish, "bittersweet" is agridulce, dulce y amargo, dulcamara.

Are there other ways to say "bittersweet" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "bittersweet": agridulce, dulce y amargo, dulcamara, dulzamara.

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