How to Say "heavy drinker" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “heavy drinker” is “borracha” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounB1informal
someone who consumes alcohol frequently
Examples
Lamentablemente, su tía se convirtió en una borracha después de perder su trabajo.
Unfortunately, her aunt became a drunkard after losing her job.
Dicen que el vecino es un borracho y su esposa, una borracha también.
They say the neighbor is a drunkard and his wife is one too.
Adjective to Noun
Many Spanish words that describe a state (like 'borracha') can be used directly as a noun (like 'la borracha') to refer to the person who has that quality.
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