addiction in Portuguese
addiction in Portuguese is adicção, vício — addiction means a strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
addiction in Portuguese
adicção
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
vício
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
adicção
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
What does "addiction" mean?
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noun A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
"His addiction to alcohol cost him his job."
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addiction in a sentence
- His addiction to alcohol cost him his job.
- The clinic specializes in treating gambling addiction.
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What is "addiction" in Portuguese?
"addiction" in Portuguese is adicção, vício. addiction means: A strong, often harmful, compulsion to keep using a substance or repeating a behavior, even when it causes problems.
How do you use "addiction" in a sentence?
Example: "His addiction to alcohol cost him his job." In Portuguese, "addiction" is adicção, vício.
Are there other ways to say "addiction" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "addiction": adicção, vício.
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