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retrogusto

/ˌre.troˈɡu.sto/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 51,464

Meaning

aftertaste

  • a taste that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking
  • a lingering underlying feeling, undertone, or impression

In a sentence

Questo vino rosso lascia un piacevole retrogusto di frutti di bosco.

This red wine leaves a pleasant aftertaste of wild berries.

La vittoria è arrivata, ma ha lasciato un amaro retrogusto.

The victory arrived, but it left a bitter aftertaste.

Avverti anche tu un retrogusto metallico in quest'acqua?

Do you also notice a metallic aftertaste in this water?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
retrogustomasculine · singular
retrogustimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used in wine and food criticism, but also figuratively for lingering emotions.

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