Usage Note
Alcoolo is a colloquial, mildly derogatory shortening of alcoolique used in informal speech. It functions as both noun and adjective in casual registers; saying someone is alcoolo is blunter than calling them alcoolique. Learners should avoid it in formal or professional contexts.
Examples
"Il est devenu complètement alcoolo."
Natural Translation
He became a complete alcoholic.
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