borracha
/boh-RRAH-chah/
drunk
This image illustrates the state of being borracha (drunk).
borracha(Adjective)
drunk
?state of inebriation (female)
inebriated
?more formal way to say drunk
,wasted
?informal slang
📝 In Action
Ella no puede conducir porque está borracha.
A2She can't drive because she is drunk.
Después de tres copas, ya estaba un poco borracha y se reía de todo.
B1After three drinks, she was already a little drunk and was laughing at everything.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'borracha' is an adjective, it must match the person you are describing. Use 'borracho' if you are talking about a male person.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
Mistake: "Using 'Ella es borracha.'"
Correction: Use the verb 'estar' (Ella está borracha) because being drunk is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Caution
While generally neutral, this word can sound harsh or judgmental in some contexts. Use softer words like 'achispada' (tipsy) if you want to be more polite.
This image illustrates a borracha, a female drunkard.
borracha(Noun)
drunkard
?a person who is habitually drunk (female)
heavy drinker
?someone who consumes alcohol frequently
📝 In Action
Lamentablemente, su tía se convirtió en una borracha después de perder su trabajo.
B2Unfortunately, her aunt became a drunkard after losing her job.
Dicen que el vecino es un borracho y su esposa, una borracha también.
B1They say the neighbor is a drunkard and his wife is one too.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective to Noun
Many Spanish words that describe a state (like 'borracha') can be used directly as a noun (like 'la borracha') to refer to the person who has that quality.
⭐ Usage Tips
Harsh Label
Using 'borracha' as a noun is usually quite negative and implies a serious problem or habit. Use it carefully, as it can be offensive.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: borracha
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'borracha' to describe a temporary state?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'borracha' and 'borrachera'?
'Borracha' describes a person (the female drunkard or the state of being drunk). 'Borrachera' is the noun for the abstract state or episode of heavy drinking itself, like 'drunkenness' or 'a binge'.