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    Alcohol (en. Alcohol)

    /alˈkol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Liquid, volatile substance with a characteristic flavor obtained through fermentation and commonly consumed in beverages.
    Wine and beer are examples of alcohol.
    El vino y la cerveza son ejemplos de alcohol.
    Chemical compound containing a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to an aliphatic carbon.
    Ethanol is a type of alcohol used in beverages.
    El etanol es un tipo de alcohol utilizado en las bebidas.

    Etymology

    From the Arabic 'al-kuḥl', meaning 'the kohl', a powder used for eye makeup which gave rise to the term for substances derived from distillation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gel alcohol
    Disinfectant product that contains alcohol.
    alcohol en gel
    alcoholism
    Dependence or addiction to alcohol consumption.
    alcoholismo
    alcohol-free
    Beverages that do not contain alcohol.
    alcohol libre

    Related Words

    ethanol
    Alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.
    etanol
    liquor
    Alcoholic beverage, generally sweet and crafted.
    licor
    fermentation
    Process by which sugars are converted into alcohol.
    fermentación

    Slang Meanings

    Drink
    I'm going to have a drink with my friends.
    Me voy a echar un trago con los amigos.
    Glass
    Can you pour me a glass of wine, please?
    Me sirves una copa de vino, por favor.
    Booze
    Let's have a drink after work.
    Vamos a tomar un pisto después del trabajo.
    Beer
    Let's buy some beers for the party.
    Vamos a comprar unas birras para la fiesta.
    A small drink
    The small drink is very common at some parties.
    El guarapillo es muy común en algunas fiestas.