How to Say "alcoholic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “alcoholic” is “borracho” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
person with a drinking problem (though 'alcohólico' is more specific)
Examples
El borracho se durmió en la acera.
The drunkard fell asleep on the sidewalk.
Su tío siempre ha sido un borracho; no puede dejar la botella.
His uncle has always been a drunk; he can't put the bottle down.
The Noun Form
When used as a noun, 'borracho' (or 'borracha' for a woman) refers to the actual person, not just their state. It usually requires a definite article (like 'el' or 'la').
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