borracho
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico "drunk" is borracho, and a woman is borracha. Ebrio is the formal word, and pedo is a rude slang word used among friends.
Meaning: intoxicated by alcohol (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| borracho | neutral, Mexico |
| ebrio | formal |
| pedo | slang, vulgar |
Say está borracho for "he is drunk". In a polite setting you can say tomó de más, which means he had too much to drink.
Which one should you use?
A strong version in slang is estar bien pedo. It is vulgar and should only be used with close friends.
When do people say it?
The morning after is called cruda in Mexico, as in tengo cruda.
Did you know?
- A typical Mexican cure for cruda is a bowl of menudo or a spicy soup.
Examples in context
- Mi amigo está borracho.My friend is drunk.
- Tomó de más en la fiesta.He had too much to drink at the party.
- Hoy tengo cruda.I have a hangover today.
Example conversation
Iván and his friend Sergio talk the day after a wedding in Guadalajara.
- Iván¿Cómo amaneciste, Sergio?How did you wake up, Sergio?
- SergioCon cruda, anoche tomé de más.With a hangover, I drank too much last night.
- IvánAyer sí estabas borracho.Yesterday you were definitely drunk.
