How to Say "spirituous" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spirituous” is “alcohólico” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No bebo bebidas alcohólicas.
I don't drink alcoholic beverages.
La cerveza tiene un bajo grado alcohólico.
The beer has a low alcohol content.
Usa un gel alcohólico para desinfectar tus manos.
Use an alcohol gel to disinfect your hands.
Gender and Number Agreement
This word must change to match what you are describing. Use 'alcohólico' for masculine items (el gel), 'alcohólica' for feminine (la bebida), and add an 's' for plurals (las bebidas alcohólicas).
The Accent Mark
The accent on the 'o' (ó) tells you to emphasize that syllable. Since the third-to-last syllable is stressed, it always requires a written accent mark in Spanish.
Misplacing the Adjective
Mistake: “una alcohólica bebida”
Correction: una bebida alcohólica (In Spanish, descriptive adjectives like this almost always come after the noun).
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