adicción
“adicción” means “addiction” in Spanish (a physical or psychological dependency).
addiction
Also: dependency, habit
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La adicción al azúcar es un problema muy común.
A2Sugar addiction is a very common problem.
Muchos jóvenes sufren de adicción a las redes sociales.
B1Many young people suffer from addiction to social networks.
Es difícil superar una adicción sin ayuda profesional.
B2It is difficult to overcome an addiction without professional help.
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Which of the following is the correct spelling in Spanish?
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From the Latin 'addictio', which originally referred to a legal 'handing over' or 'delivery' of a debtor to their creditor.
First recorded: 17th Century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adicción' different from 'adición'?
Yes! 'Adicción' (with two c's) means a dependency or habit. 'Adición' (with one c) means the act of adding things together, like in math.
Is 'adicción' always a negative word?
Usually, yes. However, people often use it jokingly or lightly to talk about things they like a lot, such as 'mi adicción al chocolate' (my chocolate addiction).