caffeine

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkæfɪn/ AmE /ˈkæfɪn/

noun en → es

1 STIMULANT [uncountable] B1

a substance found in tea, coffee, cola drinks, and chocolate that makes you feel more awake and less sleepy

carga de cafeína, estimulante

  • a cup of tea/coffee with caffeine

Collocations caffeine in coffee · effects of caffeine

  • She drinks too much caffeine and can't sleep at night.

    Ella bebe demasiada cafeína y no puede dormir por la noche.

2 DRUG [uncountable] C1

a drug that is used to treat certain medical conditions and can also be found in tea, coffee, cola drinks, and chocolate

droga, medicamento estimulante

  • caffeine as a drug

Collocations medical use of caffeine · side effects of caffeine

  • Doctors prescribe caffeine to treat certain medical conditions.

    Los médicos recetan cafeína para tratar ciertas condiciones médicas.