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pungente (adjective)

pungent; sharply painful or distressing to the feelings.

💬 Example

"A dor da despedida era pungente e difícil de suportar."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'pun-gent' ghost that smells so bad it makes you feel a sharp pang of distress! The 'pun' sounds like 'pang',...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'pungente' for any strong smell or taste. → O cheiro de café recém-passado era forte e agradável.

Assuming 'pungente' always means unpleasant. → O sabor pungente do limão siciliano realçou o prato.

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