Alcohol in english
pronunciation: ælkəhɑl part of speech: noun
alcohol = alcohol ; spirit ; booze ; liquor ; alchy [alchie].
Example: Although users are better informed than non-users, they are fairly alike in their attitudes toward such issues as capital punishment and the effect of alcohol on driving.Example: A common defence of drivers against disqualification from driving for having a high blood alcohol level is to claim that they had unwittingly consumed a drink laced with added spirits.Example: I have to hand it to you, maybe you've got some booze in you or maybe you just like to hang loose, but you put on quite a show.Example: During the 14th century distilled liquors were commonly used as remedies for the Black Death.Example: Then I followed these two jokers to a liquor store where they got them some alchy.more:
» abusar del alcohol = drink + too much ; overdrink .
Example: Although many people enjoy moderate drinking, defined as 1 drink per day for women or 2 for men, drinking too much can lead to an overdose. Example: A diet that is too high in minerals, especially sodium or potassium, can lead to overdrinking.» abuso del alcohol = alcohol abuse .
Example: Right and left parentheses must be balanced; for example, '(alcoholism or (alcohol or drug) abuse) literature'.» adicción al alcohol = alcohol addiction .
Example: My alcohol and opiate addiction eventually had me knocking on Death's door.» alcohol de madera = wood alcohol .
Example: Wood alcohol, also called methyl alcohol or methanol, is an extremely poisonous chemical found in paint remover.» alcohol de quemar = meths [meth, -USA] .
Example: My friend drank some meths and coke and he reckoned it was really great but I am inclined to think it is rather lethal.» alcohol etílico = ethyl alcohol .
Example: Vanilla extract is derived from soaking vanilla pods in a mixture of water and ethyl alcohol which take up the flavour of vanilla while vanilla essence is produced from chemicals.» alcohol isopropílico = rubbing alcohol ; isopropyl alcohol ; surgical spirit .
Example: Simply soak the edges of the glue with rubbing alcohol and it peels right off. Example: Isopropyl alcohol is capable of killing most bacteria within 5 minutes of exposure but has limited virucidal activity. Example: Pour a tiny bit of surgical spirit into an old dish and then dip your fingers in it, one at a time, so that the your whole nail is submerged.» alcohol metilado = meths [meth, -USA] ; methylated alcohol ; methylated spirit .
Example: My friend drank some meths and coke and he reckoned it was really great but I am inclined to think it is rather lethal. Example: An interior epoxy coating ensures that methylated alcohol and contaminated fuels can be kept safely in bottles. Example: Any pharmacist wishing to sell methylated spirits must obtain such a licence and the license is renewable annually.» alcohol metílico = wood alcohol ; methyl alcohol .
Example: Wood alcohol, also called methyl alcohol or methanol, is an extremely poisonous chemical found in paint remover. Example: Further refinement of the production method could lead to the recovery of the excess methyl alcohol.» alcohol para frotar = rubbing alcohol ; surgical spirit .
Example: Simply soak the edges of the glue with rubbing alcohol and it peels right off. Example: Pour a tiny bit of surgical spirit into an old dish and then dip your fingers in it, one at a time, so that the your whole nail is submerged.» alcohol polivinílico = polyvinyl alcohol .
Example: This article reports results of tests on synthetic polymers (cellulose ethers, polyacrylic, polyvinyl alcohol) as temporary protection of records during preservation, as adhesives for use in paper conservation, and to strengthen paper after preservation treatment.» añadir alcohol = spike .
Example: He smooth-talked his victims, spiked the drink of one and kidnapped another.» bajo los efectos del alcohol = under the influence ; under the influence of alcohol .
Example: He was being held without bail after his fifth arrest for operating under the influence. Example: It is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.» beber alcohol = drink + alcohol .
Example: If you have a night out and drink alcohol, a lot of water before bed really helps.» bebida baja en alcohol = low-alcohol drink .
Example: A characteristic feature of the Ukrainian market is the high popularity of low-alcohol drinks, namely beer and wine.» campaña contra la conducción bajo la influencia del alcohol = drink-drive campaign ; anti-drink-drive campaign .
Example: Despite research showing that drink driving is less socially acceptable since the start of drink-drive campaigns in 1976, it still occurs across all age groups. Example: Government is targeting young men in this year's Christmas anti-drink-drive campaign.» conducción bajo la influencia del alcohol = drink driving ; drunk driving .
Example: Problem drinking, drink driving and criminality are important risk factors for receipt of disability pension and high levels of sickness absence in young men. Example: He received a two-year suspension for violating the conditions of a public reproval and being convicted of two drunk driving.» conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol = drive (while) under + the influence (of alcohol) .
Example: The driver was placed under arrest by the state police for driving while under the influence of alcohol.» consumo de alcohol = alcohol consumption .
Example: This may be due in part to the hangover effect of alcohol consumption, which has been shown to reduce athletic performance by 11.4%.» de alcohol = spirit-based [Se aplica principalmente a la pintura o a la tinta que tiene como uno de sus principales componentes el acohol y que por lo tanto es difícil de borrar o limpiar una vez seca] .
Example: The teacher may use pre-prepared acetate sheets home-produced using a spirit-based pen to ensure permanence.» hábito de consumo de alcohol = drinking practice ; drinking habit .
Example: Advertising may have a direct impact on youth drinking practices and drinking problems. Example: Since World War II, British brewing, pubs and drinking habits have gone through fundamental changes.» hartarse de alcohol = tank up .
Example: This pub is usually crowded with a mainly young and wealthy clientele tanking up before heading to the dance clubs nearby.» índice de alcohol en sangre = blood alcohol level .
Example: A common defence of drivers against disqualification from driving for having a high blood alcohol level is to claim that they had unwittingly consumed a drink laced with added spirits.» industria del alcohol, la = alcohol industry, the .
Example: This view has helped exonerate the majority of drinkers & the alcohol industry from responsibility.» llenarse de alcohol = tank up .
Example: This pub is usually crowded with a mainly young and wealthy clientele tanking up before heading to the dance clubs nearby.» ponerse ciego de alcohol = tank up .
Example: This pub is usually crowded with a mainly young and wealthy clientele tanking up before heading to the dance clubs nearby.» ponerse tibio de alcohol = tank up .
Example: This pub is usually crowded with a mainly young and wealthy clientele tanking up before heading to the dance clubs nearby.» por delitos relacionados con el alcohol = on alcohol charges .
Example: A carload of people including a mother and son were arrested on various drug and alcohol charges.» problema con el alcohol = drinking problem .
Example: Advertising may have a direct impact on youth drinking practices and drinking problems.» problemas con el alcohol = problem drinking .
Example: Regardless of gender, problem drinking was mainly related to traits of negative masculinity (bossy, noisy, aggressive, etc) whereas binge eating was mainly related to negative femininity (shy, needs approval from others, etc).» relacionado con el alcohol = alcohol-related .
Example: About 75% of all personal acts of violence (murder, assault and battery), 90% of vandalism, 75% of public brawls, & more than 50% of burglaries & thefts are alcohol-related.» sin alcohol = alcoholfree .
Example: On a Dutch forum a similar question was asked regarding alcoholfree beer.» sin haber probado una gota de alcohol = stone-cold sober .
Example: Neither of us was charged because we were both stone-cold sober.» tasa de alcohol en sangre = blood alcohol level .
Example: A common defence of drivers against disqualification from driving for having a high blood alcohol level is to claim that they had unwittingly consumed a drink laced with added spirits.» tener un problema con el alcohol = have + a problem with alcohol .
Example: I have a problem with alcohol, and the choices I have made while under the influence.