What is the Spanish word for "addiction"?

Learn how to say "addiction" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

addiction

Spanish

adicción

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Examples of how to use "addiction" in Spanish

English
He is trying to overcome his addiction.
Spanish
Él está tratando de superar su adicción.
English
His addiction to coffee affects his sleep.
Spanish
Su adicción al café afecta su sueño.
English
She spoke openly about her addiction recovery.
Spanish
Ella habló abiertamente sobre su recuperación de la adicción.
English
Their addiction began after high school parties.
Spanish
Su adicción comenzó después de las fiestas de secundaria.
English
Doctors treat addiction with counseling and medication.
Spanish
Los médicos tratan la adicción con asesoramiento y medicación.

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He is trying to overcome his addiction.

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