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drogadicto

dro-gah-DEEK-toh/dɾoɣaˈðikto/

drug addict

Also: drug user
NounmB1
A person sitting on a park bench looking very tired and unwell, with shadows under their eyes, clutching their arms.

📝 In Action

El centro de rehabilitación ayuda a cualquier drogadicto que quiera cambiar su vida.

B1

The rehabilitation center helps any drug addict who wants to change their life.

Es difícil para un drogadicto admitir que necesita ayuda profesional.

B2

It is difficult for a drug addict to admit they need professional help.

La película muestra la dura realidad de un drogadicto en las calles.

B1

The movie shows the harsh reality of a drug addict on the streets.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • toxicómano (drug addict (more formal/medical))
  • dependiente (dependent)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ex drogadicto – former drug addict
  • drogadicto en recuperación – recovering drug addict

drug-addicted

Also: addicted to drugs
An empty, dark room with a single spotlight on a lonely chair, representing the isolation of addiction.

📝 In Action

Muchos pacientes drogadictos buscan ayuda en este hospital.

B1

Many drug-addicted patients seek help in this hospital.

Él no nació drogadicto, pero las circunstancias lo llevaron a eso.

B2

He wasn't born drug-addicted, but circumstances led him to that.

El joven drogadicto fue llevado a una clínica especializada.

B1

The drug-addicted young man was taken to a specialized clinic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • población drogadicta – drug-addicted population

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "drogadicto" in Spanish:

drug addict→drug user→drug-addicted→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: drogadicto

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'the drug-addicted woman'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
droga(drug) — Noun
drogadicción(drug addiction) — Noun
drogarse(to take drugs) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

A combination of the Spanish word 'droga' (drug) and 'adicto' (addict). 'Droga' likely comes from an old word for 'dry goods,' while 'adicto' comes from a Latin word meaning 'assigned' or 'surrendered to someone.'

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: drug addict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'drogadicto' offensive?

It is a standard word, but like in English, it can be seen as labeling a person by their struggle. Using 'persona con adicción' is often considered more compassionate.

Can I use 'adicto' by itself?

Yes, but 'adicto' can mean addicted to anything (like chocolate or video games). 'Drogadicto' specifically refers to drugs.

Does 'drogadicto' apply to alcohol too?

No, for alcohol we use 'alcohólico'. 'Drogadicto' is used specifically for narcotics and other illegal or legal drugs.