Used when discussing symptoms after a night of heavy drinking.
Literal Meaning
A strong headache or sense of discomfort and malaise following the excessive consumption of alcohol.
Actual Meaning
After-drinking sickness
Examples in Context
La resaca es lo peor; prometí no volver a beber tanto después de la última vez.
Después de la fiesta, me desperté con una resaca terrible y no podía salir de la cama.
No bebo tanto como antes porque siempre acabo con resaca al día siguiente.
Helpful Tips
1The word 'hangover' is commonly used in informal situations, especially among friends after a party or celebration.
2Listening to these conversations can help you understand that talking about a hangover is a common way to connect with others in moments of calm after a party.
3Often, people talk about their hangover with humor, using funny phrases to ease the discomfort of the situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
hangover
after-effects
post-drinking syndrome
Related Phrases
Click to explore related phrases in our collection