A colorful storybook illustration of a person holding a magnet that is being pulled toward a specific object, representing a strong dependency.

adicción

ah-deek-SYOHN

nounfB1

addiction?a physical or psychological dependency

Also:dependency?reliance on a substance or behavior,habit?a strong, often harmful, repetitive behavior

📝 In Action

La adicción al azúcar es un problema muy común.

Sugar addiction is a very common problem.

Muchos jóvenes sufren de adicción a las redes sociales.

Many young people suffer from addiction to social networks.

Es difícil superar una adicción sin ayuda profesional.

It is difficult to overcome an addiction without professional help.

Word Connections

Synonyms

dependencia (dependency)
habituación (habituation)

Antonyms

abstinencia (abstinence)
desintoxicación (detoxification)

Common Collocations

adicción al juego – gambling addiction
tratar una adicción – to treat an addiction
caer en la adicción – to fall into addiction

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ción' Gender Rule

Words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them (e.g., 'la adicción').

Using 'a' for Connection

In Spanish, we use the word 'a' (to) to say what someone is addicted to. Example: 'Adicción a la cafeína' (Addiction to caffeine).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Double 'd' Trap

Mistake: "addicción"

Correction: adicción

⭐ Usage Tips

Medical vs. Casual

While 'adicción' is a medical term, it is used very casually in Spanish just like in English to describe a love for chocolate or a TV show.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: adicción

Question 1 of 2

Which of the following is the correct spelling in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

adicto(addict) - noun

adictivo(addictive) - adjective

adicta(addict (female)) - noun

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).