Cafeína (en. Caffeine)

/kafeˈina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A substance found in some plants that has stimulating effects on the nervous system.
Caffeine can enhance alertness and cognitive performance.
La cafeína puede mejorar el estado de alerta y el rendimiento cognitivo.
The main component of coffee.
Drinking too much coffee can lead to excessive caffeine consumption.
Tomar demasiado café puede llevar a un consumo excesivo de cafeína.
A stimulant commonly used in soft drinks and energy drinks.
Energy drinks often contain high amounts of caffeine.
Las bebidas energéticas a menudo contienen altas cantidades de cafeína.

Etymology

From French 'caféine', which comes from 'café'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be full of caffeine
To be very active or energized due to caffeine consumption.
estar lleno de cafeína
to need caffeine
To feel the need for caffeine to stay awake or alert.
necesitar cafeína
caffeine in the morning
To consume caffeine to start the day.
cafeína por la mañana
caffeine overload
Excessive consumption of caffeine that produces negative effects.
sobrecarga de cafeína

Related Words

coffee
A drink made from roasted coffee beans, rich in caffeine.
café
tea
A drink made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which contains caffeine.
energizer
A drink that provides energy due to its high caffeine content.
energizante

Slang Meanings

Battery
That espresso worked for me like a battery.
Ese espresso me funcionó como batería.
Dash
I need a dash before the meeting.
Necesito un dash antes de la reunión.
Little coffee
I'm going for a little coffee to lift my spirits.
Voy por un cafecito para subir el ánimo.
Load
I loaded up on caffeine this morning.
Me puse una carga de cafeína esta mañana.
Cup of life
There's nothing like a cup of life to start the day.
No hay nada como una taza de vida para comenzar el día.