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drogado

/droh-GAH-doh/

drugged

A simple illustration of a person sitting down, looking dazed and confused, with soft, swirling, colorful lines floating gently around their head, symbolizing being under the influence of drugs.

Visualizing 'drogado' as an adjective, meaning someone is under the influence of drugs (drugged).

drogado(Adjective)

mB1

drugged

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under the influence of drugs

,

high

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intoxicated

Also:

stoned

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informal

📝 In Action

El sospechoso estaba tan drogado que no podía responder preguntas.

B1

The suspect was so drugged that he couldn't answer questions.

Parece que has estado despierto toda la noche, o estás drogado.

B2

It looks like you've been up all night, or you're high.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intoxicado (intoxicated)
  • colocado (high (slang))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar drogado – to be high/drugged
  • parecer drogado – to look drugged

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Number Agreement

As an adjective, 'drogado' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'drogada' (feminine singular), 'drogados' (masculine plural), 'drogadas' (feminine plural).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Estar'

This adjective almost always pairs with the verb 'estar' (to be, temporary state) because being 'drugged' is a temporary condition, not a permanent characteristic.

A simple drawing of a clear glass containing liquid sitting on a table. A small pile of stylized, colorful powder residue is visible next to the glass, indicating the contents have been tampered with or drugged.

Depicting 'drogado' as the past participle, referring to an object that has been 'drugged' (tampered with).

drogado(Past Participle)

mB2

drugged

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used to form perfect tenses

📝 In Action

Alguien había drogado su bebida antes de que llegara.

B2

Someone had drugged his drink before he arrived.

La víctima fue drogada para facilitar el robo.

C1

The victim was drugged to facilitate the robbery.

💡 Grammar Points

Spelling Change in Conjugation

The verb 'drogar' (the root of 'drogado') has a spelling change to keep the hard 'g' sound. When the ending starts with 'e' (like in the present subjunctive or the preterite 'yo' form), the 'g' changes to 'gu' (e.g., 'yo drogué', 'que tú drogues').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Agreement in Passive Voice

Mistake: "La víctima fue drogado."

Correction: La víctima fue drogada. (The participle must agree with the subject in passive voice, just like an adjective.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: drogado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'drogado' as an adjective describing a female subject?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

droga(drug) - noun
drogar(to drug) - verb
drogadicto(drug addict) - noun/adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'drogado' only used for illegal drugs?

No. While it often refers to illegal intoxication, 'drogado' simply means being under the influence of any drug or substance that alters your state, including excessive medication or anesthesia, though 'medicado' (medicated) is often preferred in formal medical contexts.

What is the difference between 'drogado' and 'borracho'?

'Drogado' specifically refers to being high or intoxicated by drugs other than alcohol. 'Borracho' is used exclusively to mean 'drunk' from alcohol.