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How to Say "inebriated" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “inebriated” is “borracha” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
AdjectiveA2
more formal way to say drunk
A colorful illustration of a young woman in a simple dress leaning slightly against a wooden lamppost, her eyes half-closed, indicating dizziness or inebriation.

Examples

Ella no puede conducir porque está borracha.

She can't drive because she is drunk.

Después de tres copas, ya estaba un poco borracha y se reía de todo.

After three drinks, she was already a little drunk and was laughing at everything.

Agreement is Key

Since 'borracha' is an adjective, it must match the person you are describing. Use 'borracho' if you are talking about a male person.

Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Mistake: “Using 'Ella es borracha.'”

Correction: Use the verb 'estar' (Ella está borracha) because being drunk is a temporary state, not a permanent characteristic.

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