alcohol

a liquid that is made from a grain, fruit, or vegetable and contains ethanol, which makes people drunk if they drink too much of it

licor, bebida alcohólica

Collocations drink alcohol · alcohol abuse

• He's been drinking too much alcohol lately.

  Ha estado bebiendo demasiado alcohol últimamente.

a drug that is made from a grain, fruit, or vegetable and contains ethanol, which can cause addiction if used regularly

droga alcohólica

Collocations alcohol dependence · alcohol treatment

• She's in rehab for alcohol addiction.

  Ella está en rehabilitación por adicción a la bebida alcohólica.

a chemical substance that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and starches, often used in industry or as a solvent

etanol, alcohol químico

Collocations industrial alcohol · alcohol content

• The paint contains a high level of alcohol.

  La pintura contiene un alto nivel de alcohol.

the act or practice of drinking alcoholic beverages, often to excess

consumo de bebidas alcohólicas

Collocations alcohol consumption · alcohol problem

• There are strict limits on alcohol drinking in public places.

  Existen límites estrictos para el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas en lugares públicos.

a person who drinks alcohol regularly, especially to excess

bebiera, bebedor de alcohol

Collocations alcohol drinker · heavy alcohol drinker

• He's an alcoholic and needs help.

  Es un alcohólico y necesita ayuda.

the act of drinking alcohol, often in a social context

fiesta de bebidas alcohólicas

Collocations alcohol party · alcohol night

• They had an alcohol drinking session last night.

  Tuvieron una fiesta de bebidas alcohólicas anoche.

the legal aspects of the sale, purchase, and consumption of alcohol

leyes sobre el alcohol

Collocations alcohol laws · alcohol regulations

• The new alcohol law has been passed.

  La nueva ley sobre el alcohol ha sido aprobada.

the medical treatment and care of people with alcohol-related problems

tratamiento médico para alcohólicos

Collocations alcohol therapy · alcohol treatment

• He's undergoing alcohol medical care.

  Está recibiendo tratamiento médico para problemas de alcohol.