borrachos
“borrachos” means “drunk” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
drunk, intoxicated
Also: wasted
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Todos los invitados terminaron borrachos después de la fiesta.
B1All the guests ended up drunk after the party.
Los chicos estaban tan borrachos que no podían caminar.
A2The boys were so drunk they couldn't walk.
drunks
Also: alcoholics
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Los borrachos estaban armando un escándalo en la calle.
B1The drunks were causing a scene in the street.
El bar está lleno de borrachos todos los sábados.
B2The bar is full of drunks every Saturday.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'borrachos' as an adjective?
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The word likely comes from the old practice of storing wine or liquid in leather bags called 'borrachas.' When the bag was full, it was 'borracho,' meaning full of liquid, which was applied to people full of alcohol.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'borrachos' and 'ebrios'?
'Borrachos' is the most common and neutral way to say 'drunk' in everyday conversation. 'Ebrios' is more formal, literary, or used in official reports (like police reports) to mean 'inebriated'.
Does 'borrachos' always mean someone is an alcoholic?
No. While it can sometimes be used that way (especially as a noun), it most often just means someone is temporarily under the influence of alcohol, not necessarily that they have a long-term addiction.