Meaning
alcohol
- the substance in drinks like wine and beer
- alcoholic drinks in general
In a sentence
Non bevo alcol durante la settimana.
I don't drink alcohol during the week.
Questa bevanda contiene alcol?
Does this drink contain alcohol?
Il medico ha detto di evitare l'alcol.
The doctor said to avoid alcohol.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alcol | masculine · singular |
| alcol | masculine · plural |
| alcol | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular and often without article in general statements: bere alcol.
- Also written alcool, but alcol is standard modern form.
- Common in health warnings and everyday advice.