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Comer, Beber y Servir Comida - Consumo de alcohol

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el consumo de alcohol como "resaca", "achispado" y "brindis".

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to drink
to drink
[Verbo]

to consume alcohol as a habit or for pleasure

beber, tomar

beber, tomar

Ex: She prefers to drink in the evenings before bedtime. 

Ella prefiere beber por las noches antes de acostarse.

to abuse
to abuse
[Verbo]

to consume substances such as alcohol or drugs beyond acceptable or recommended levels

abusar, consumir en exceso

abusar, consumir en exceso

Ex: Long-term stress at work caused him to abuse prescription painkillers as a way to cope with the pressure. 

El estrés laboral a largo plazo lo llevó a abusar de los analgésicos recetados como una forma de lidiar con la presión.

to sober up

to reduce the effects of alcohol in a person's system

desembriagar, despejar

desembriagar, despejar

Ex: The concerned friend tried to sober the heavily drunk individual up by offering food and non-alcoholic beverages. 

El amigo preocupado intentó despejar al individuo muy ebrio ofreciéndole comida y bebidas no alcohólicas.

to swill
to swill
[Verbo]

to quickly and often carelessly consume large amounts of liquid, particularly alcoholic drinks

engullir, tragar

engullir, tragar

Ex: He continued to swill beer throughout the evening, unaware of his alcohol intake. 

Continuó tragando cerveza durante toda la noche, sin darse cuenta de su consumo de alcohol.

to toast
to toast
[Verbo]

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

brindar, hacer un brindis

brindar, hacer un brindis

Ex: The graduating class toasted to their future endeavors at the farewell party. 

La clase graduada brindó por sus futuros proyectos en la fiesta de despedida.

to lace
to lace
[Verbo]

to add a splash or small amount of a potent alcoholic drink to another beverage for flavor or added strength

aderezar con, agregar un toque de

aderezar con, agregar un toque de

Ex: Some people prefer to lace their tea with a drop of whiskey for a warming effect. 

Algunas personas prefieren aderezar su té con una gota de whisky para un efecto reconfortante.

to knock back

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner

tirarse, bajar

tirarse, bajar

Ex: I knocked back a shot of espresso to wake myself up before the meeting. 

Me tomé un trago de espresso para despertarme antes de la reunión.

to booze
to booze
[Verbo]

to drink alcohol, especially in large quantities and often habitually

beber alcohol, emborracharse

beber alcohol, emborracharse

Ex: He often boozes with his colleagues after work at the nearby bar. 

A menudo bebe con sus colegas después del trabajo en el bar cercano.

to belt down

to quickly and significantly consume a drink, typically an alcoholic one in large quantities

tragar rápidamente, bajar

tragar rápidamente, bajar

Ex: At the party, he decided to belt down a few beers to join in the festivities. 

En la fiesta, decidió tragarse unas cuantas cervezas para unirse a las festividades.

to carouse
to carouse
[Verbo]

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

salir de parranda

salir de parranda

Ex: College students often carouse during spring break. 

Los estudiantes universitarios a menudo se emborrachan durante las vacaciones de primavera.

to cut off
to cut off
[Verbo]

to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual

cortar el suministro, negar el servicio

cortar el suministro, negar el servicio

Ex: It's essential for establishments to have a policy in place to cut off patrons who exhibit unsafe levels of alcohol consumption. 

Es esencial que los establecimientos tengan una política para cortar el servicio a los clientes que muestran niveles inseguros de consumo de alcohol.

to revel
to revel
[Verbo]

to joyfully and enthusiastically enjoy festivities, often involving drinking

jubilar, festejar

jubilar, festejar

Ex: Friends gathered to revel in celebration of their team's victory. 

Los amigos se reunieron para divertirse en celebración de la victoria de su equipo.

to tipple
to tipple
[Verbo]

to regularly enjoy drinking alcohol without excess

tomar un trago, disfrutar de una copa

tomar un trago, disfrutar de una copa

Ex: At the party, guests can tipple their favorite cocktails. 

En la fiesta, los invitados pueden beber sus cócteles favoritos.

pub crawl
pub crawl
[Sustantivo]

an outing where participants visit multiple pubs or bars in one session, usually drinking along the way

ruta de bares, crawl de bares

ruta de bares, crawl de bares

Ex: She organized a pub crawl for her birthday. 

Ella organizó un tour de bares para su cumpleaños.

proof
proof
[Sustantivo]

a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages

graduación alcohólica

graduación alcohólica

Ex: A beverage that is 100 proof contains 50% alcohol by volume, while a 80 proof beverage contains 40% alcohol by volume. 

Una bebida que es de 100 grados contiene 50% de alcohol por volumen, mientras que una bebida de 80 grados contiene 40% de alcohol por volumen.

high
high
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of euphoria caused by drugs or alcohol

colocón, euforia

colocón, euforia

Ex: He crashed hard after coming down from his high. 

Se estrelló fuerte después de bajar de su high.

happy hour
happy hour
[Sustantivo]

a time when bars offer discounted prices on drinks to attract customers

hora feliz, hora del cóctel

hora feliz, hora del cóctel

Ex: We always find great deals on wine during happy hour at the wine bar. 

Siempre encontramos grandes ofertas en vino durante la hora feliz en el bar de vinos.

hangover
hangover
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of illness one feels after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol

resaca

resaca

Dutch courage
Dutch courage
[Sustantivo]

the strength or confidence that is obtained from drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic drinks

valor con alcohol, coraje prestado por el alcohol

valor con alcohol, coraje prestado por el alcohol

Ex: Having a drink or two for Dutch courage is not a healthy way to cope with stress or fear." "She took a sip of wine to help her find some Dutch courage before confronting her ex-partner. 

No confundas el valor con alcohol con confianza de verdad.

designated driver
designated driver
[Sustantivo]

a person chosen to abstain from alcohol and ensure the safe transportation of others who have been drinking

conductor designado, chofer designado

conductor designado, chofer designado

Ex: Our group always appoints a designated driver to make sure we get home safely after a party. 

Nuestro grupo siempre nombra un conductor designado para asegurarnos de llegar a casa de manera segura después de una fiesta.

cheers
cheers
[interjección]

used as a casual way to say goodbye

Chao, Nos vemos

Chao, Nos vemos

Ex: It was great catching up with you. Cheers! 

Fue genial ponernos al día. ¡Salud!

delirium tremens
delirium tremens
[Sustantivo]

a serious alcohol withdrawal condition causing confusion, hallucinations, and tremors

delirium tremens, delirium tremens

delirium tremens, delirium tremens

Ex: Delirium tremens typically occurs in individuals with a history of chronic alcohol abuse. 

El delirium tremens generalmente ocurre en personas con antecedentes de abuso crónico de alcohol.

alcoholism
alcoholism
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoholismo

alcoholismo

Ex: Alcoholism can impact a person's career, relationships, and overall well-being. 

Alcoholismo puede afectar la carrera, las relaciones y el bienestar general de una persona.

Alcoholics Anonymous

an international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol

Alcohólicos Anónimos

Alcohólicos Anónimos

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous follows a 12-step program that helps members achieve spiritual and personal growth. 

Alcohólicos Anónimos sigue un programa de 12 pasos que ayuda a los miembros a lograr un crecimiento espiritual y personal.

driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: It's important to always have a designated driver if you plan on drinking, to avoid driving under the influence. 
DWI
DWI
[Sustantivo]

a term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

conducir bajo la influencia, conducir ebrio

conducir bajo la influencia, conducir ebrio

Ex: She made the mistake of driving while intoxicated and lost her driver's license for a year. 

Ella cometió el error de conducir intoxicada y perdió su licencia de conducir por un año.

drunk
drunk
[Adjetivo]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

borracho, ebrio, tomado

borracho, ebrio, tomado

Ex: She regretted the decisions made while drunk the previous night. 

Ella lamentó las decisiones tomadas mientras estaba borracha la noche anterior.

alcoholic
alcoholic
[Adjetivo]

excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit

alcohólico

alcohólico

Ex: Mary's alcoholic uncle often missed family gatherings due to his drinking habits. 

El tío alcohólico de Mary a menudo faltaba a las reuniones familiares debido a sus hábitos de bebida.

sloshed
sloshed
[Adjetivo]

drunk from consuming a significant amount of alcohol

borracho, ebrio

borracho, ebrio

Ex: The group of friends got sloshed at the bar to celebrate. 

El grupo de amigos se emborrachó en el bar para celebrar.

tipsy
tipsy
[Adjetivo]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

alegre

alegre

Ex: They were tipsy while chatting in the backyard. 

Estaban achispados mientras charlaban en el patio trasero.

plastered
plastered
[Adjetivo]

heavily drunk, often to the point of being visibly clumsy and lacking control

borracho, ebrio

borracho, ebrio

Ex: The pictures from last night show just how plastered they were at the club. 

Las fotos de anoche muestran lo borrachos que estaban en el club.

blind drunk
blind drunk
[Adjetivo]

extremely intoxicated or drunk, to the point where one's senses and judgment are severely disabled

borracho perdido, completamente ebrio

borracho perdido, completamente ebrio

Ex: We didn't realize he was blind drunk until he started slurring his words. 

No nos dimos cuenta de que estaba borracho perdido hasta que empezó a arrastrar las palabras.

buzz
buzz
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being intoxicated or under the influence of substances such as alcohol, caffeine, or recreational drugs

el subidón, la borrachera

el subidón, la borrachera

drunken
drunken
[Adjetivo]

affected by alcohol to the extent of being visibly intoxicated

borracho, ebrio

borracho, ebrio

Ex: The street was filled with the sounds of drunken singing and laughter. 

La calle estaba llena de los sonidos de cantos borrachos y risas.

hammered
hammered
[Adjetivo]

having consumed excessive alcohol to the point of extreme intoxication

borracho, ebrio

borracho, ebrio

Ex: They stayed up late, getting hammered and laughing loudly. 

Se quedaron despiertos hasta tarde, emborrachándose y riendo a carcajadas.

inebriated
inebriated
[Adjetivo]

affected by alcohol

ebrio, borracho

ebrio, borracho

Ex: It's important to know your limits to avoid becoming inebriated. 

Es importante conocer tus límites para evitar embriagarte.

intoxicated
intoxicated
[Adjetivo]

under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of being unable to think or act clearly

ebrio, borracho

ebrio, borracho

Ex: She regretted the drunken texts she sent while intoxicated the night before. 

Ella lamentó los mensajes borrachos que envió mientras estaba intoxicada la noche anterior.

wasted
wasted
[Adjetivo]

heavily intoxicated by alcohol, often to the point of being impaired or unconscious

borracho perdido, colocado

borracho perdido, colocado

Ex: They had a great time, but by the end of the night, everyone was wasted. 

Lo pasaron muy bien, pero al final de la noche, todos estaban borrachos perdidos.

wino
wino
[Sustantivo]

a person who habitually drinks cheap wine or is perceived as constantly drunk

borrachín, borracho

borrachín, borracho

Ex: She called him a wino after seeing him passed out in the alley. 

Ella lo llamó borrachín después de verlo desmayado en el callejón.

drunk
drunk
[Sustantivo]

a person who is in a state of intoxication resulting from the consumption of excessive alcohol

borracho, ebrio

borracho, ebrio

Ex: At the bar, a group of rowdy drunks laughed loudly, oblivious to the disapproving glances from others. 

En el bar, un grupo de borrachos ruidosos se reía a carcajadas, ajenos a las miradas de desaprobación de los demás.

drunkard
drunkard
[Sustantivo]

a person who drinks alcohol excessively or habitually

borracho, alcohólico

borracho, alcohólico

Ex: The local tavern was often frequented by the village drunkard. 

La taberna local era frecuentada a menudo por el borracho del pueblo.

sober
sober
[Adjetivo]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

sobrio, no bajo influencia

sobrio, no bajo influencia

Ex: Staying sober is a crucial part of the recovery process from substance abuse. 

Mantenerse sobrio es una parte crucial del proceso de recuperación del abuso de sustancias.

teetotal
teetotal
[Adjetivo]

completely avoiding alcohol

abstemio

abstemio

Ex: She went teetotal after seeing how alcohol affected her family. 

Se volvió abstemio después de ver cómo el alcohol afectaba a su familia.

rehab
rehab
[Sustantivo]

‌the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again

rehabilitación

rehabilitación

Ex: Successful rehab often involves both medical treatment and counseling. 

La rehabilitación exitosa a menudo implica tanto tratamiento médico como asesoramiento.

sobriety
sobriety
[Sustantivo]

not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

sobriedad

sobriedad

Ex: She celebrated her one-year anniversary of sobriety with a small gathering of friends. 

Ella celebró su primer aniversario de sobriedad con una pequeña reunión de amigos.

teetotaller
teetotaller
[Sustantivo]

a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

Ex: The supportive community encouraged individuals on their journey to becoming teetotallers. 

La comunidad de apoyo animó a las personas en su camino para convertirse en abstemios.

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