/dɾoˈɣaɾ/
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Translation
to drug
Word origin
From droga ('drug'), which entered Spanish through French drogue, probably from Middle Dutch droge ('dry'), in reference to dried goods and herbs. The same source gives English 'drug'.
- Origin
- Dutch
- Root
- droge
- English cognates
- drug
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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The vet had to sedate the horse before the operation.
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To drug a patient without consent is a crime.
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The medicine left him dazed and very sleepy.
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Some people take drugs to escape their problems.
¿ tanta ?
Why do so many young people take drugs?
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