How to Say "to overindulge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to overindulge” is “abusar” — B1 level.
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verbB1
consuming too much of a substance like food or drink
Examples
No es bueno abusar del alcohol.
It is not good to overindulge in alcohol.
He abusado un poco de los dulces esta Navidad.
I've gone a bit overboard with the sweets this Christmas.
Si abusas del café, no podrás dormir.
If you drink too much coffee, you won't be able to sleep.
Using 'de' with substances
When talking about food or drink, always include 'de' + the item: 'abusar del chocolate'.
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