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How to Say "binge" in Spanish

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borrachera

/bo-rrah-cheh-rah//boraˈtʃeɾa/

nounB1informal
Use this word when referring to a period of excessive alcohol consumption.
A person swaying unsteadily with a dizzy expression and colorful bubbles around their head, standing next to a tipped-over glass.

Examples

Después de la fiesta, le duró la borrachera varias horas.

After the party, his drunkenness lasted for several hours.

No recuerdo nada de anoche por la borrachera.

I don't remember anything from last night because of the binge.

Se fue a casa a dormir la borrachera.

He went home to sleep off the drunkenness.

Noun vs. Adjective

Remember that 'borrachera' is a thing (a noun). If you want to describe a person, use 'borracho' (drunk).

Action Verbs

In Spanish, you don't 'have' a borrachera like a cold; you usually 'catch' it using verbs like 'pillar' or 'agarrar'.

Borrachera vs. Resaca

Mistake: “Using 'borrachera' to mean a hangover.”

Correction: Use 'resaca' for the headache the next day. 'Borrachera' is only for the time while you are actually drunk.

maratón

nounB1
Use this word when talking about watching many episodes of a TV show or movies consecutively.

Examples

Hicimos un maratón de Star Wars todo el fin de semana.

We did a Star Wars marathon all weekend.

Alcohol vs. Media Consumption

The most common mistake is using 'maratón' for drinking binges. Remember, 'borrachera' is specifically for excessive alcohol intake, while 'maratón' is for extended viewing sessions.

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