Borracho (en. Drunk)
/boˈra.tʃo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
State of intoxication caused by the consumption of alcohol.
After several drinks, he was drunk and could hardly walk.
Después de varias copas, quedó borracho y no podía ni caminar.
A person who frequently gets drunk.
The neighbor is a well-known drunk in the neighborhood.
El vecino es un borracho conocido en el barrio.
Etymology
From the adjective 'borracho', which comes from the verb 'borrachar', related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lost drunk
A person who is completely intoxicated.
borracho perdido
to be a drunkard
To have the habit of drinking excessively.
ser un borracho
to not take a step without being drunk
Dependence on alcohol to be able to act.
no dar un paso sin estar borracho
Related Words
intoxication
State of alcohol intoxication.
embriaguez
alcoholic
A person suffering from alcoholism.
alcohólico
glutton
A person who drinks alcohol in large quantities.
tragón
Slang Meanings
Drunk
Today I'm completely drunk; I'm going out with friends.
Hoy estoy a todo pedo, voy a salir con los amigos.
Drinking
We were drinking all night at the party.
Estuvimos chupando toda la noche en la fiesta.
Hangover
Yesterday I overindulged, and today I have a hangover.
Ayer me pasé de copas y hoy estoy crudo.