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Il retrogusto
This noun refers to the taste that remains in the mouth after food or drink has been swallowed. It's a nuanced aspect of flavor description.
Examples in context
Ha un retrogusto amaro.
It has a bitter aftertaste.
Il caffè ha un retrogusto persistente.
The coffee has a lingering aftertaste.
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