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El decomiso de cocaína en el puerto fue noticia nacional.
B2The seizure of cocaine at the port was national news.
La adicción a la cocaína requiere tratamiento médico profesional.
C1Cocaine addiction requires professional medical treatment.
La sustancia activa de la cocaína se extrae de la hoja de coca.
B2The active substance in cocaine is extracted from the coca leaf.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in -a are feminine, this word is a clear example. You must always use the feminine articles: 'la cocaína' or 'una cocaína'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: "El cocaína"
Correction: La cocaína. Remember this word is feminine, just like most nouns ending in -a.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
This word carries serious implications and is generally reserved for formal, legal, or medical contexts. Use caution when discussing sensitive topics like this.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cocaína
Question 1 of 2
¿Qué género tiene el sustantivo 'cocaína'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cocaína' used in any non-drug related context?
No. Unlike some substances, 'cocaína' refers exclusively to the illicit drug or the chemical compound derived from the coca plant. It is not used metaphorically in common speech.
Is the plant 'coca' legal?
The cultivation and traditional use of the coca leaf ('coca') for chewing or making tea is legal and culturally significant in certain Andean countries, but the extraction of 'cocaína' from the leaves is illegal worldwide.