acerb

[US]/ˈæsərb/
[UK]/ˈæsərˌb/

Translation

adj. Tener un sabor agrio o astringente; amargo.; Agudo, mordaz o sarcástico en el habla o en la manera.; Áspero o duro al tacto; irritante.

Phrases & Collocations

acerb the situation

agravar la situación

acerbate a problem

agravar un problema

acerbate existing tensions

agravar las tensiones existentes

an acerb remark

un comentario agrio

acerbate health conditions

agravar las condiciones de salud

Example Sentences

the acerb comments made the situation worse.

los comentarios agrios empeoraron la situación.

his acerbic wit was both admired and feared.

su ingenio mordaz era admirado y temido.

she delivered the news with an acerb tone.

ella entregó la noticia con un tono agrio.

the critic's acerbic review left the author feeling deflated.

la crítica mordaz del crítico dejó al autor sintiéndose desanimado.

his acerb remarks were often disguised as jokes.

sus comentarios agrios a menudo se disfrazaban de bromas.

the comedian's acerbic humor made the audience laugh and think.

el humor mordaz del comediante hizo que el público riera y reflexionara.

her acerb personality could be both charming and intimidating.

su personalidad agria podía ser a la vez encantadora e intimidante.

the article contained acerb criticisms of the government's policies.

el artículo contenía críticas agrias a las políticas del gobierno.

his acerb observations often cut to the core of an issue.

sus observaciones agrias a menudo iban al corazón del problema.

the journalist's acerbic writing style was known for its honesty and wit.

el estilo de escritura mordaz del periodista era conocido por su honestidad y ingenio.

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