achispado
/at͡ʃisˈpado/
The English phrase 'tipsy' can be translated into Spanish as achispado. Wiktionary also lists piripi and turuleco.
Meaning: slightly drunk (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| achispado | /at͡ʃisˈpado/ |
| piripi | /piˈɾipi/ |
| turuleco | /tuɾuˈleko/ |
These terms are used to describe a state of being slightly drunk or intoxicated.
Which one should you use?
While achispado means tipsy, turuleco is often used to describe someone who is feeling dizzy, confused or acting slightly 'crazy' because of alcohol. In Mexico, you may also hear piripi or pedo to describe being tipsy or drunk.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word piripi is a colloquial and playful way to describe being tipsy or slightly intoxicated.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the terms piripi(a) or pedo(a) are used to describe someone who is tipsy or drunk.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective achispado must agree in gender with the subject, changing to achispada for feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/atʃisˈpado/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word pedo is extremely common slang for being drunk, but it also literally means 'fart'.
- The word turuleco is likely an onomatopoeic word, meaning it was created to mimic the confused sounds or rambling speech of a dizzy person.
- The term achispado can also be used in some Spanish-speaking regions to describe someone who is 'squinting' or has a 'sparkling' look, purely as a physical description without any mention of alcohol.
Examples in context
- Ahora mismo estoy bastante achispado.I'm pretty tipsy right now.This sentence is useful for expressing how you currently feel using achispado.Tatoeba #7784535 by arh, translation #7783611 by CK
- Tom estuvo achispado.Tom was tipsy.This sentence is useful for describing a past state of someone using achispado.Tatoeba #9443837 by ignacio, translation #6196226 by CK
- Después de tomar varios martinis, estaba un poco ebrio/a.After having several martinis, he/she was a bit tipsy.
- Después de la cena con champán, estaba un poco alegre.After dinner with champagne, he/she was a little tipsy.
- Después de unas cervezas, estaba un poco contento/a.After a few beers, he/she was a bit tipsy.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a party.
- LucíaMateo, ¿estás achispado ya?Mateo, are you tipsy already?
- MateoNo, solo he tomado una copa.No, I've only had one drink.
- LucíaPareces un poco alegre.You seem a bit cheerful.
- MateoQuizás estoy un poco achispado.Maybe I am a little tipsy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tipsy” translations and entries achispado, piripi, turuleco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries achispado, turuleco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
