Drug Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdɹəɡ/

druhg

UK

/dɹˈʌɡ/

druhg

Definição

A drug is a substance that changes how your body or mind works. It can mean an illegal substance such as cocaine, or a medicine used to treat illness.

Uso & Nuances

Very common but context matters a lot. In everyday conversation, 'drug' often suggests an illegal substance; for medicine, people often prefer 'medicine', 'medication', or 'drug' in medical or formal contexts. Common phrases: 'drug abuse', 'drug dealer', 'drug test', 'prescription drug'.

• Spanish: droga - medicamento
• Portuguese (BR): droga - medicamento
• Portuguese (PT): droga - medicamento
• Chinese (Simplified): 毒品 - 药物
• Chinese (Traditional): 毒品 - 藥物
• Hindi: नशीला पदार्थ - दवा
• Arabic: مخدر - دواء
• Bengali: মাদক - ওষুধ
• Russian: наркотик - лекарство
• Japanese: 薬物 - 薬
• Vietnamese: ma túy - thuốc
• Korean: 마약 - 약
• Turkish: uyuşturucu - ilaç
• Urdu: منشیات - دوا
• Indonesian: obat - narkoba

Frases de Exemplo

The police found drugs in the car.

basic

This drug helps reduce pain.

basic

Some drugs are only available with a prescription.

basic

He got fired after failing a drug test.

natural

The company is developing a new drug for diabetes.

natural

She warned her son to stay away from drugs.

natural