cannabis

BrE /ˈkænəbɪs/ AmE /ˈkænəbɪs/

noun en → es

1 DRUG [singular] B2

a drug made from the plant Cannabis sativa, which is used illegally to make people feel relaxed and happy

marihuana, cannabis

Collocations cannabis use · illegal cannabis trade

  • The police found a large amount of cannabis in his flat.

    La policía encontró una gran cantidad de marihuana en su apartamento.

2 PLANT [singular] C1

a plant with leaves that are used to make the drug cannabis or hemp, which is used for making rope and paper

cannabis (la planta)

Collocations cultivate cannabis plants · harvest cannabis

  • Farmers are growing cannabis for medical use.

    Los agricultores están cultivando cannabis para uso medicinal.