lemon

• Fruta cítrica oval de cor amarelo-vivo e sabor ácido, usada na culinária, em bebidas e em doces. Em sentido figurado, pode designar um produto defeituoso, especialmente um carro.

A bright yellow, oval citrus fruit with a sour taste, used in cooking, baking, and beverages.

1. A1formal

   A sour, yellow citrus fruit used in cooking and drinks.

   Limão

   • She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
   • The recipe calls for the juice of one lemon.
   • Lemons are rich in vitamin C.

2. Faulty productB2informalamerican

   A defective or unsatisfactory item, especially a car or machine.

   Produto com defeito

   • This car is a total lemon; it breaks down every week.
   • He bought a used phone that turned out to be a lemon.
   • The company refunded him for the lemon of a laptop.

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