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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