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alcoholism in Portuguese

alcoholism in Portuguese is alcoolismo, etilismo, intoxicação alcoólica — alcoholism means a chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.

alcoholism in Portuguese

alcoolismo
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
etilismo
noun
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
intoxicação alcoólica
noun
(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.

What does "alcoholism" mean?

  1. noun A chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.
    "Alcoholism runs in his family."
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alcoholism in a sentence

  • Alcoholism runs in his family.
  • The clinic specializes in treating alcoholism and other addictions.

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What is "alcoholism" in Portuguese?

"alcoholism" in Portuguese is alcoolismo, etilismo, intoxicação alcoólica. alcoholism means: A chronic condition caused by compulsive drinking, leading to physical dependence and damage to health and daily life.

How do you use "alcoholism" in a sentence?

Example: "Alcoholism runs in his family." In Portuguese, "alcoholism" is alcoolismo, etilismo, intoxicação alcoólica.

Are there other ways to say "alcoholism" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "alcoholism": alcoolismo, etilismo, intoxicação alcoólica.

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