narcotics
BrE /ˈnɑː.kə.tɪks/ AmE /ˈnɑːr.kə.tɪks/
noun en → es
drugs that are illegal to buy, sell, or use and that can make you feel very happy or excited but which are also dangerous and addictive
drogas ilegales, narcóticos
- narcotics trade
Collocations narcotics trafficking · illegal narcotics
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The police seized a large shipment of illegal narcotics.
La policía confiscó un gran cargamento de drogas ilegales.
medicines that are used to relieve pain or make you sleep, especially when you have a serious illness
analgésicos, medicamentos para dormir
- prescribe narcotics
Collocations narcotics prescription · controlled narcotics
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The doctor prescribed strong narcotics for his pain.
El médico recetó fuertes analgésicos para su dolor.