narcotics

BrE /ˈnɑː.kə.tɪks/ AmE /ˈnɑːr.kə.tɪks/

noun en → es

1 DRUGS [plural] B2

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

  • The police seized a large shipment of illegal narcotics.

    La policía confiscó un gran cargamento de drogas ilegales.

2 MEDICINE [plural] C1

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

  • The doctor prescribed strong narcotics for his pain.

    El médico recetó fuertes analgésicos para su dolor.