acido
/ˈa.t͡ʃi.do/
The Italian word for sour is acido.
Acido is a common way to express that something has an acidic, sharp or tangy taste.
Meaning: having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste (adj)
Which one should you use?
While acido is standard, the term aspro is also used to describe sour fruits and it carries a slightly stronger connotation than acido.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use acido for masculine singular nouns, acida for feminine singular nouns, acidi for masculine plural nouns and acide for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. It is pronounced /ˈa.tʃi.do/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, a 'sour' expression on someone's face is described using acido, implying a look of disgust or disapproval.
- In a medical context, if someone describes a feeling in their chest as acido, they are likely referring to acid reflux or heartburn rather than a flavor.
- The phrase essere acido can describe a relationship that has become tense, cold or unfriendly.
Examples in context
- Il latte è acido.The milk is sour.This sentence is useful for saying that milk is sour using acido.Tatoeba #4411226 by Guybrush88, translation #3132271 by CK
- Il limone è acido.Lemon is sour.This sentence is useful for saying that lemon is sour using acido.Tatoeba #971663 by Guybrush88, translation #29487 by al_ex_an_der
- Questo latte è acido.This milk is sour.Tatoeba #12411659 by Guybrush88, translation #10348459 by DJ_Saidez
- Il limone ha un sapore acidoThe lemon has a sour taste
- Le mele verdi sono molto aspreGreen apples are very sour
- Le arance rosse hanno un sapore agroBlood oranges have a sour/bitter taste
- La bevanda ha un gusto amaro e acidoThe drink has a bitter and sour taste
- Questo limoncello è aspro come un limoneThis limoncello is as sour as a lemon
- ha un sapore asproHas a sour taste
- è molto aciduloIs very acidic
- più acido diMore sour than
- meno aspro diLess sour than
- Questi limoni sono più acidi di quelliThese lemons are more sour than those
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are eating lunch together at a cafe.
- AlessandroQuesto succo di pomodoro è troppo acido.This tomato juice is too sour.
- SofiaSì, lo trovo anche io molto acido.Yes, I find it very sour too.
- AlessandroVuoi aggiungere un po' di zucchero?Do you want to add some sugar?
- SofiaNo grazie, preferisco il gusto naturale.No thanks, I prefer the natural taste.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
