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How to Say "spree" in Spanish

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borrachera

/bo-rrah-cheh-rah//boraˈtʃeɾa/

nounC1informal
Use 'borrachera' when referring to a sudden, intense, and often excessive burst of a specific activity, like scoring goals or a wild spending spree.
A person happily carrying a massive, overflowing stack of colorful shopping bags to represent a burst of activity.

Examples

El equipo juvenil tuvo una borrachera de victorias este mes.

The youth team had a winning spree this month.

El equipo vivió una borrachera de goles en el segundo tiempo.

The team experienced a goal spree in the second half.

Tras el estreno, el director sintió una borrachera de éxito.

After the premiere, the director felt a high from the success.

Metaphorical use

This word functions just like 'drunk with power' in English, but it can apply to almost any noun following the word 'de'.

orgía

nounC1formal
Choose 'orgía' to describe an overwhelming, almost chaotic abundance or excessive display of something, often used metaphorically for sensory experiences.

Examples

La primavera trajo consigo una orgía de flores al paisaje.

Spring brought a spree of flowers to the landscape.

Borrachera vs. Orgía

Learners often confuse 'borrachera' and 'orgía' because both imply excess. Remember that 'borrachera' typically refers to a spree of *actions*, while 'orgía' describes an overwhelming *display* or abundance of something.

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