alcoldipendente
In Italian, the English phrase 'alcoholic' (referring to a person) can be translated as alcoldipendente. Wiktionary also lists alcolista and alcoolizzato.
Meaning: a person addicted to alcohol (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| alcoldipendente | |
| alcolista | |
| alcoolizzato | masculine |
The terms in this pack are used to describe a person who is addicted to alcohol. Other forms like alcolista are also used to identify an alcoholic.
What does it mean word for word?
The word alcoldipendente is a compound formed from alcol (alcohol) and dipendente (dependent).
Which one should you use?
Alcolista and alcoldipendente both refer to a person addicted to alcohol. Additionally, the term dipsomane can be used as a formal word for an alcoholic.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the noun alcoldipendente is alcoldipendenti.
Did you know?
- The root alcol shares an ancestor with the Arabic word al-kuhl, which originally referred to a fine powder used as eyeliner.
- The word dipendente in alcoldipendente is the same word used for an 'employee' in a professional context.
- The formal term dipsomane comes from the Greek words for 'thirst' and 'madness'.
Examples in context
- Il padre di Tom era un alcolista.Tom's father was an alcoholic.This sentence uses alcolista to identify Tom's father.Tatoeba #5839631 by Guybrush88, translation #5839320 by CK
- Meglio essere un ubriaco famoso che un alcolista anonimo.It's better to be a well-known boozer than an anonymous alcoholic.This sentence uses alcolista to contrast a well-known boozer with an anonymous alcoholic.Tatoeba #1369176 by Guybrush88, translation #3412138 by Plusquamperfekt
- La sua lotta contro il problema del bere continua. È un vero dipsomane.His struggle with drinking problem continues. He's a true dipsomaniac.
- Mio padre è diventato un alcolizzato negli ultimi anni.My father has become an alcoholic in recent years.
- Mario è proprio un bevonaccio, non si separa mai dalla bottiglia.Mario is a real heavy drinker, he never parts with the bottle.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing a support group for their friend.
- MartinaPensi che sia davvero un alcoldipendente?Do you think he is really an alcoholic?
- MatteoSì, beve ogni giorno senza sosta.Yes, he drinks every day without stopping.
- MartinaDovremmo suggerirgli un centro di recupero.We should suggest a recovery center to him.
- MatteoHai ragione, è l'unica soluzione.You're right, it's the only solution.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alcoholic” translations and entries alcoldipendente, alcolista, alcoolizzato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
