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bitter aloes

/ˈbɪtər ˈæloʊz/

Traducción: Expresión que designa algo extremadamente desagradable o doloroso de soportar, a menudo usada metafóricamente para referirse a una experiencia amarga o a una verdad difícil de aceptar.

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/ˈbɪtər ˈæloʊz/C2formalobsoleto
  • esExpresión que designa algo extremadamente desagradable o doloroso de soportar, a menudo usada metafóricamente para referirse a una experiencia amarga o a una verdad difícil de aceptar.

An old-fashioned expression referring to something extremely unpleasant, painful, or difficult to endure, often used metaphorically to describe a harsh experience or bitter truth.

  1. A medicinal plant extractC1formal

    A bitter-tasting substance derived from the aloe plant, historically used as a purgative or laxative.

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    • Bitter aloes was once a common remedy for constipation.
    • The pharmacist prepared a mixture containing bitter aloes.
    • Traditional medicine sometimes uses bitter aloes for digestive issues.