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How to Say "addict" in Spanish

The Spanish word foraddictis adictoB1 level.

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adicto

nounB1
person with dependence
A simplified storybook drawing of a solitary person hunched over, seemingly weighed down or surrounded by a large, dark shape, symbolizing a person struggling with dependence.

Examples

Los adictos necesitan apoyo profesional.

Addicts need professional support.

Soy un adicto a la música clásica.

I am a devotee of classical music.

The Noun Form

When 'adicto' is used as a noun, it refers directly to the person. It functions just like 'doctor' or 'teacher' and can be pluralized ('adictos').

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