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Borrachera (en. Drunkenness)

/bo.ɾa.ˈtʃe.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of intoxication caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Last Saturday's drunkenness was memorable.

La borrachera del sábado pasado fue memorable.

Moments of fun and revelry typical when one has drunk a lot.

I laughed and sang in my drunken state, forgetting all my problems.

Río y canto en la borrachera, olvidando todos los problemas.

Physical and mental effects that result from excessive alcohol consumption.

Woke up with a hangover, remembering last night's drunkenness.

Despertó con resaca, recordando la borrachera de anoche.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'borrachar', which comes from the Vulgar Latin 'borraticare', related to the concept of intoxication.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a drinking spree

To experience a state of intoxication.

tener una borrachera

to fall into drunkenness

To lose control due to excessive alcohol consumption.

caer en la borrachera

to go out drinking

To go to a place with the purpose of drinking excessively.

salir de borrachera

to deal with drunkenness

To face the consequences of having drunk too much.

lidiar con la borrachera

Related Words

drunk

A person who has consumed a lot of alcohol and is intoxicated.

borracho

hangover

Physical discomfort experienced after a drinking spree.

resaca

party

A social event where alcohol is commonly consumed.

fiesta

Slang Meanings

Peda

There was a drinking spree at Juan's house last night.

Anoche hubo una peda en casa de Juan.

Cruda

The hangover I have today is from yesterday's drunkenness.

La cruda que tengo hoy es por la borrachera de ayer.

Dizzy

After so many beers, I felt dizzy.

Después de tantas cervezas, quedé mareado.