No. 9,418 in Spanish
alcohólica
Relating to or containing alcohol.
In a sentence
La bebida alcohólica es solo para adultos.
The alcoholic drink is only for adults.
In this sentence, "alcohólica" functions as an adjective, describing something (the drink) as containing alcohol, emphasizing its content.
Mi tío se recuperó de una etapa alcohólica en su vida.
My uncle recovered from an alcoholic stage in his life.
Here, "alcohólica" describes a period associated with the consumption or effects of alcohol, utilizing the word metaphorically to describe the theme or nature of a life phase.
El contenido alcohólico de este licor es muy alto.
The alcoholic content of this liquor is very high.
In this context, "alcohólico" (masculine form) is used as an adjective referring directly to the level or proportion of alcohol contained in the liquor.
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