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acidez

acidity

noun ah-see-DES Rare

Origin: From ácido (acid) + -ez suffix, from Latin acidus.

Also means

heartburn

Usage Note

Acidez covers both chemical acidity and the everyday complaint of stomach acidity or heartburn (acidez de estómago). The -z → -ces spelling rule applies in the plural: acideces.

Examples

"Tengo mucha acidez después de cenar."

Natural Translation

I have a lot of heartburn after dinner.

Literal Translation

I-have a-lot-of acidity after to-dine.

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