acre

This is the 422nd most frequent Portuguese word.


acre

Bitter or sour in taste or smell.


'Acres' reflects a measurement unit for land area, specifically for real estate or agriculture.

Comprei uma fazenda de 10 acres.

I bought a farm of 10 acres.


Here, 'Acre' is a proper noun, referring to a specific state in Brazil.

O estado do Acre fica no Brasil.

The state of Acre is in Brazil.


In this context, 'acre' describes a sharp or sour taste, typically used to depict something tart or pungent.

O sabor do limão é bastante acre.

The flavor of the lemon is quite sour.