borracho
everyday, masculine
In Colombia borracho is the plain word for drunk, with borracha for a woman. People also say estar tomado, which is common in Colombian speech. It is also called tomado.
Meaning: under the influence of alcohol (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| borracho | everyday, masculine |
| tomado | Colombia, informal |
| borracha | feminine |
Borracho is direct and can sound rude about a person you do not know. Estar tomado is a softer, everyday way to say someone has been drinking. The verb tomar is widely used in Colombia for drinking alcohol.
Did you know?
- In Colombia the verb tomar on its own often means to drink alcohol, as in salir a tomar.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo está muy borracho.My friend is very drunk.
- Ya estoy tomado, mejor me voy.I am already drunk, I had better go.
- No manejes si estás tomado.Do not drive if you are drunk.
Example conversation
Andrés and Julián talk after a party in Medellín.
- AndrésPedro está muy borracho.Pedro is very drunk.
- JuliánSí, mejor lo llevamos a la casa.Yes, we had better take him home.
- AndrésVoy por un taxi.I will go get a taxi.
