alcoholic

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæl.kə.hɒl.ɪk/ AmE /ˈæl.kə.hɑː.lɪk/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSON [noun] B1

a person who drinks too much alcohol and cannot stop drinking it, even though it is causing problems in their life

alcohólico, persona con problemas de alcoholismo

Collocations alcoholic drinker · alcoholic patient

  • He's an alcoholic and needs help.

    Es un alcohólico y necesita ayuda.

2 DRINK [noun] B1

an alcoholic drink, such as beer or wine

bebida alcohólica

Collocations alcoholic beverage · alcoholic content

  • The bar serves alcoholic drinks.

    El bar sirve bebidas alcohólicas.

3 CHARACTER [adjective] B2

having the character or qualities of an alcoholic person; caused by alcoholism

alcohólico, causado por el alcoholismo

Collocations alcoholic behavior · alcoholic lifestyle

  • He has an alcoholic personality.

    Tiene una personalidad alcohólica.

4 DRUG [adjective] B2

relating to alcohol or its effects on the body and mind

alcohólico, relacionado con el alcohol

Collocations alcoholic liver disease · alcoholic brain damage

  • He suffers from alcoholic hepatitis.

    Padece de hepatitis alcohólica.