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    Descafeinado (en. Decaffeinated)

    /des-ka-fei-'na-ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a coffee or beverage that does not contain caffeine.
    I prefer my decaffeinated coffee at night.
    Prefiero mi café descafeinado por las noches.
    Used to describe something that has lost its strength or vitality.
    The discussion became decaffeinated without solid arguments.
    La discusión se volvió descafeinada sin argumentos sólidos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the combination of the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'caffeinated', which refers to caffeine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decaffeinated coffee
    A type of coffee free of caffeine.
    café descafeinado
    a decaffeinated life
    Metaphor for a life without excitement or energy.
    una vida descafeinada

    Related Words

    caffeine
    An alkaloid found in various plants and is a stimulant of the nervous system.
    cafeína
    coffee
    Beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
    café
    wake-up
    The act of waking up, associated with the need for caffeine in many people.
    despertar

    Slang Meanings

    You are a decaffeinated one.
    It's used to refer to someone who is very calm or lacks energy.
    Se usa para referirse a alguien que es muy tranquilo o que no tiene energía.
    Decaf stereo
    Humorous description of something that is boring or lackluster.
    Descripción humorística de algo que es aburrido o sin ánimos.