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drogado

droh-GAH-doh/droˈɣaðo/

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'drogado' when describing someone who is clearly under the influence of drugs, often in a context where their impaired state is relevant to a situation, like a police report or a serious observation.
A simple illustration of a person sitting down, looking dazed and confused, with soft, swirling, colorful lines floating gently around their head, symbolizing being under the influence of drugs.

Examples

El sospechoso estaba tan drogado que no podía responder preguntas.

The suspect was so drugged that he couldn't answer questions.

Parece que has estado despierto toda la noche, o estás drogado.

It looks like you've been up all night, or you're high.

Gender and Number Agreement

As an adjective, 'drogado' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'drogada' (feminine singular), 'drogados' (masculine plural), 'drogadas' (feminine plural).

colocado

/koh-loh-KAH-doh//koloˈkaðo/

adjectiveC1slang
Choose 'colocado' for casual, slang use to describe someone who appears to be high or feeling the effects of recreational drugs, often implying a more mellow or altered state.
A person sitting on a fluffy cloud in a bright purple sky with stars, looking very dazed and happy.

Examples

Ese chico parece un poco colocado.

That guy looks a bit high.

Context is Everything

Drogado vs. Colocado

Learners often confuse 'drogado' and 'colocado' because both relate to drug influence. Remember that 'drogado' is more general and can imply a serious impairment, while 'colocado' is informal slang for being high.

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