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B1 verb 10 دقیقه مطالعه

intoxicarse

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها intoxicarse در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'intoxicarse' very often, but it is important to recognize it, especially if you see it on a warning label or hear a doctor say it. Think of it as a 'danger' word. It simply means getting very sick because of something you ate or breathed in. At this level, you might just say 'Estoy muy enfermo' (I am very sick) or 'Me duele el estómago' (My stomach hurts). However, if you see a sign that says 'Peligro de intoxicación,' you should know it means 'Danger of poisoning.' You can start by learning that 'intoxicarse' is related to 'tóxico' (toxic). If you eat a 'hamburguesa' that is 'mala' (bad), you might 'intoxicarte.' Just remember the reflexive part: 'Me intoxiqué' (I got poisoned). It is a long word, but you can break it down: in-toxi-car-se. It looks a bit like the English word 'toxic,' which helps. Don't worry about the complex grammar yet; just know that it describes a bad medical situation caused by bad food or chemicals. If you are in a restaurant and you see people looking very sick and the ambulance arrives, someone might say the word 'intoxicación.' This is the noun form. As an A1 student, focus on the 'food' connection. Most of the time, tourists use this word when they talk about 'food poisoning' from water or street food. It is a 'survival' word that helps you explain why you need to go to the hospital. Even if you can't conjugate it perfectly, saying '¿Intoxicación?' to a doctor will help them understand your problem immediately. Avoid using it for alcohol, even if you feel bad. For alcohol, stick to 'bebí mucho' (I drank a lot).

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At the A2 level, you are starting to use reflexive verbs more comfortably. 'Intoxicarse' is a reflexive verb, which means you need to use pronouns like 'me,' 'te,' 'se,' 'nos,' and 'os.' For example, 'Me intoxiqué con los mariscos' (I got food poisoning from the shellfish). Notice the word 'con' (with) after the verb. This is the standard way to say what made you sick. At this level, you should be able to distinguish between 'enfermarse' (to get sick in general) and 'intoxicarse' (to get sick from a toxin). If you have a cold, you use 'enfermarse.' If you ate a mushroom that was poisonous, you use 'intoxicarse.' You might also see this word in the context of cleaning the house. If you mix bleach and ammonia, you can 'intoxicarte' with the fumes. A2 students should practice the preterite tense of this verb because we usually talk about poisoning after it has already happened. 'Él se intoxicó,' 'Ellos se intoxicaron.' It is also useful to know the adjective 'intoxicado/a.' 'Ella está intoxicada' means 'She is poisoned.' Remember that this is a 'false friend' alert! Do not use it to say you are drunk. If you tell your teacher 'Me intoxiqué el sábado,' they will ask if you are okay and if you went to the hospital, not what bar you went to. Use 'emborracharse' for alcohol. Learning 'intoxicarse' at A2 helps you describe health problems more specifically than just saying 'me siento mal.' It shows you understand the cause of the illness.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'intoxicarse' correctly in a variety of contexts, particularly in the medical and social spheres. You should understand that this verb covers accidental poisoning from food, gases, and chemicals. This is the level where you must master the distinction between 'intoxicarse' and 'envenenarse.' While 'envenenarse' is for 'veneno' (venom/lethal poison), 'intoxicarse' is the broader, more common term for food poisoning or inhaling smoke. You should also be able to use the verb in the subjunctive for giving advice or expressing fear. For example: 'Espero que no te intoxiques con esa comida' (I hope you don't get poisoned by that food) or 'Ten cuidado para que no te intoxiques' (Be careful so that you don't get poisoned). At B1, you can also start using the word in professional or formal settings. If you are writing a letter of complaint to a restaurant, you might write: 'Varios miembros de mi familia se intoxicaron tras cenar en su establecimiento.' This sounds much more professional and serious than saying 'se pusieron enfermos.' You should also be aware of the noun 'intoxicación alimentaria' (food poisoning) as a set phrase. Another important aspect of B1 is understanding the metaphorical use that is becoming common: 'relaciones que intoxican' (relationships that poison/are toxic). Although 'tóxico' is more common as an adjective here, the verb can be used to describe the process of being negatively influenced by someone. Practice using 'intoxicarse' with different prepositions like 'con' (for the agent) and 'por' (for the reason). This level of detail separates intermediate learners from beginners.

At the B2 level, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'intoxicarse' and be able to use it in complex sentence structures. You should be comfortable using it in the passive voice or in reports. For instance, 'Se detectó que los afectados se habían intoxicado por la inhalación de gases tóxicos.' At this level, you should also understand the clinical nuances. While 'intoxicarse' is the general term, you might know that 'una intoxicación etílica' is the medical term for alcohol poisoning, even though 'emborracharse' is the colloquial term for getting drunk. This shows a high level of register awareness. You should also be able to discuss environmental issues using this word. For example, talking about how animals 'se intoxican' due to plastic in the ocean or pesticides in the fields. Your vocabulary should include related words like 'toxicidad,' 'toxina,' and 'antitóxico.' In terms of grammar, you should be able to use 'intoxicarse' in hypothetical 'if' clauses (si-clauses): 'Si no hubieran limpiado los tanques, toda la ciudad se habría intoxicado.' This demonstrates mastery of the past perfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. You should also be sensitive to the cultural implications of the word. In some Spanish-speaking cultures, food safety is a major topic, and 'intoxicarse' is a word that carries significant weight in consumer rights discussions. You might use it when debating public health policies or environmental regulations. At B2, your usage should be precise, avoiding the 'false friend' trap with English 'intoxicated' while knowing when the medical term 'intoxicación' actually does overlap with severe alcohol or drug misuse.

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At the C1 level, you use 'intoxicarse' with the precision of a native speaker, often in abstract or highly formal contexts. You understand the subtle differences between 'intoxicación,' 'envenenamiento,' and 'contaminación' in technical reports. For example, you might analyze a text about 'la intoxicación por plomo' (lead poisoning) and discuss its long-term effects on cognitive development. Your use of the verb can extend into the sociopolitical realm: 'La opinión pública se está intoxicando con noticias falsas' (Public opinion is being poisoned by fake news). This metaphorical use is sophisticated and common in high-level journalism and essays. You should also be familiar with the reflexive 'se' in its 'accidental' or 'unexpected' nuance. For example, 'Se me intoxicó el perro' (My dog got poisoned—implying it happened to me/my dog by accident). This use of the 'dative of interest' (se me) adds a layer of personal impact to the event. At C1, you should also be able to discuss the etymology of the word, linking it to the Latin 'toxicum' and the Greek 'toxikon' (arrow poison), and how its meaning has evolved in Romance languages compared to English. You can participate in medical or environmental debates, using the verb to describe the bioaccumulation of toxins in the food chain: 'Los depredadores terminan intoxicándose al consumir presas contaminadas.' Your command of the word allows you to switch between registers—from a casual warning to a friend about a suspect-looking tapa to a formal presentation on industrial safety protocols. You understand that 'intoxicarse' is not just a verb but a concept that touches on health, law, and social dynamics.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'intoxicarse,' including its most obscure and literary applications. You can use the word to describe complex psychological states where an individual is 'intoxicado por el poder' (intoxicated/poisoned by power) or 'intoxicado de soberbia' (poisoned with pride). In these cases, the word choice conveys a sense of corruption and internal decay that other verbs might lack. You are capable of appreciating the word's use in classical or modern literature, where it might be used to describe the atmosphere of a decadent city or the effect of a forbidden love. Your grammatical usage is flawless, including the most complex structures like 'Al intoxicarse el ambiente, la convivencia se volvió imposible.' You can also navigate the technical differences in legal Spanish, where an 'intoxicación' might be a mitigating or aggravating factor in a crime, depending on the substance and intent. You understand the history of the 'false friend' between Spanish and English and can explain it to others, noting how 'intoxicated' in English shifted towards alcohol while 'intoxicarse' in Spanish remained closer to its original medical roots. Your ability to use 'intoxicarse' is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, whether you are discussing a public health crisis, a philosophical concept of 'toxic' ideologies, or a specific medical case. You use the word with an awareness of its weight, its history, and its various shades of meaning, from the literal gut-wrenching food poisoning to the metaphorical poisoning of the human soul.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

intoxicarse در ۳۰ ثانیه

Intoxicarse means to get poisoned or suffer food poisoning.
It is a reflexive verb (me, te, se, nos, os, se).
It is a false friend: it does NOT usually mean 'to get drunk'.
Commonly used with the preposition 'con' (with) for the cause.

The Spanish verb intoxicarse is a fundamental term that English speakers often find tricky due to its status as a partial false friend. At its core, it means 'to become poisoned' or 'to suffer from toxic effects.' Unlike the English word 'intoxicated,' which almost exclusively refers to being drunk or under the influence of drugs in casual conversation, the Spanish intoxicarse is primarily a medical and physiological term. When a Spaniard says they are 'intoxicado,' they aren't usually looking for a taxi home from a bar; they are likely heading to the emergency room because they ate bad seafood or inhaled dangerous fumes.

Medical Context: This is the most frequent usage. It refers to the body's reaction to harmful substances, most commonly food poisoning (intoxicación alimentaria).
Chemical Exposure: It is used when someone is exposed to carbon monoxide, heavy metals, or pesticides.
Reflexive Nature: The 'se' at the end indicates that the action happens to the subject, even if it wasn't intentional. You 'poison yourself' by accident through consumption.

Toda la familia tuvo que ir al hospital tras intoxicarse con el pescado en mal estado.

Translation: The whole family had to go to the hospital after getting food poisoning from the spoiled fish.

In a broader linguistic sense, intoxicarse covers the biological process of toxicity. If you are in a room with a gas leak, you are intoxicándote. If you eat wild berries that are poisonous, you te intoxicas. It is vital to distinguish this from 'emborracharse' (to get drunk). While alcohol is technically a toxin and you can have 'intoxicación etílica' (alcohol poisoning), the everyday use of intoxicarse for a night of drinking is rare and sounds overly clinical or life-threateningly serious.

Es peligroso mezclar productos de limpieza porque puedes intoxicarse con los vapores.

Metaphorical Use: Modern Spanish also uses it to describe 'toxic' environments or relationships, where one's mind or spirit feels poisoned by negativity.

Understanding the gravity of this word is key. It implies a loss of health due to external agents. In news reports, you will often see it in the context of mass food poisoning at weddings or schools. It is a 'high-stakes' verb that conveys urgency and medical necessity. Because it is a B1 level word, learners should move beyond simple 'sick' (enfermo) and use intoxicarse to specify the cause of the illness when it involves substances.

Los mineros temían intoxicarse con el grisú.

Using intoxicarse correctly requires a grasp of reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) because the action is something the subject 'receives' or 'undergoes.' It is almost always followed by the preposition con (with) to indicate the source of the poisoning. For example, 'Me intoxiqué con el marisco' (I got poisoned with the shellfish).

Prepositional Usage: Always use 'con' for the substance. Example: 'Se intoxicaron con monóxido de carbono.'
Past Tense Frequency: Since poisoning is usually an event that happened, the Preterite (intoxicó, intoxicaron) is much more common than the present tense.

¿Crees que podrías intoxicarte si comes esa carne?

Translation: Do you think you could get poisoned if you eat that meat?

In formal writing, such as a medical report or a news article, you might see the noun form 'intoxicación' or the past participle 'intoxicado' used as an adjective. However, the verb intoxicarse is the active way to describe the process. When discussing hygiene, you might use the negative imperative: '¡No te intoxiques!' although it's more common to say 'Ten cuidado para no intoxicarte.'

Varios niños se intoxicaron en el comedor escolar ayer.

Another important structure is using the verb with 'por' to indicate the cause of the state, though 'con' is more common for the physical substance. For example, 'Se intoxicó por falta de ventilación' (He was poisoned due to lack of ventilation). Here, the 'por' explains the reason or circumstance rather than the direct chemical agent.

Si no lavas bien las verduras, corres el riesgo de intoxicarte.

Hypothetical Situations: Using the conditional: 'Me intoxicaría si bebiera esa agua estancada' (I would get poisoned if I drank that stagnant water).

Finally, consider the nuances of 'intoxicarse' versus 'envenenarse'. While often interchangeable, intoxicarse is more common for accidental ingestion or environmental exposure (like food or gas), whereas envenenarse (to poison oneself/be poisoned) often carries a more sinister or deliberate connotation, or refers to specific poisons like cyanide or snake venom. You 'te intoxicas' with bad sushi, but a spy 'se envenena' with a toxic pill.

You will encounter intoxicarse in several specific real-world scenarios in Spanish-speaking countries. The most common is the local news. Headlines like 'Cincuenta personas se intoxican en un banquete de boda' (Fifty people get food poisoning at a wedding banquet) are unfortunately common. Journalists use this word because it is precise and covers a range of symptoms from mild nausea to severe medical crises.

El titular decía: 'Tres obreros se intoxicaron inhalando pintura'.

Translation: The headline read: 'Three workers were poisoned inhaling paint'.

In a medical setting, if you go to a 'Centro de Salud' in Spain or a 'Clínica' in Latin America with stomach issues, the doctor might ask: '¿Crees que pudiste intoxicarte con algo que comiste?' (Do you think you could have been poisoned by something you ate?). Here, it's the standard clinical term. You'll also see it on warning labels for cleaning products: 'Peligro: riesgo de intoxicarse por ingestión' (Danger: risk of poisoning by ingestion).

Public Service Announcements: Governments often run campaigns during winter about the dangers of heaters: 'Evita intoxicarte con monóxido de carbono.'
School Settings: Teachers warn children not to eat wild plants or berries in the playground to avoid intoxicarse.

In social circles, you might hear it when discussing a bad experience at a restaurant. 'No vuelvas a ese sitio; mi primo se intoxicó allí la semana pasada' (Don't go back to that place; my cousin got food poisoning there last week). It serves as a strong warning. It's also increasingly common in psychological discussions about 'relaciones tóxicas.' You might hear someone say, 'Me estoy intoxicando en esta relación,' meaning the relationship is emotionally poisonous.

Lastly, in the workplace, especially in industrial or agricultural sectors, safety briefings constantly emphasize the ways workers might intoxicarse with chemicals, pesticides, or fumes. It is a key word for safety and health (seguridad e higiene). If you work in these fields, knowing this word can be a matter of life and death, as it allows you to communicate symptoms or hazards clearly to supervisors or medical staff.

La radio advirtió que no debemos comer esos hongos para no intoxicarnos.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with intoxicarse is using it to mean 'to get drunk.' In English, 'intoxicated' is a polite or legal way to say someone has had too much alcohol. In Spanish, if you say 'Estoy intoxicado' to a friend after three beers, they will likely panic and call a doctor. To say you are drunk, you should use estar borracho, estar ebrio, or the more colloquial estar pedo (in some regions).

The Alcohol Confusion: Mistake: 'Me intoxiqué en la fiesta' (meaning 'I got drunk'). Correct: 'Me emborraché en la fiesta.'
Forgetting the Reflexive 'se': Mistake: 'La comida intoxicó a Juan.' Correct: 'Juan se intoxicó con la comida.' While the first is grammatically possible, the reflexive form is much more natural when focusing on the person's state.

Error común: Decir 'Estoy intoxicado' cuando solo quieres decir que has bebido mucho vino.

Another error is confusing intoxicarse with envenenarse. While similar, envenenarse usually implies a 'veneno' (venom or poison like arsenic). You te intoxicas with salmonella or carbon monoxide, but you te envenenas with a cobra bite or a poisoned apple. Using envenenarse for food poisoning sounds overly dramatic, like someone was trying to murder you with the tuna salad.

Finally, learners sometimes use the wrong preposition. They might say 'intoxicarse por el pescado' when 'intoxicarse con el pescado' is the standard way to name the substance. 'Por' is used for the cause or reason (e.g., 'por negligencia'), but 'con' is for the physical agent. Misusing these won't stop you from being understood, but it will mark you as a non-native speaker.

No digas 'se intoxicó de gas', di 'se intoxicó con gas'.

Gender Agreement: When using the past participle as an adjective: 'Ella está intoxicada' (feminine) vs 'Él está intoxicado' (masculine).

Lastly, avoid using intoxicarse for simple stomach aches or 'indigestion.' If you just ate too much and feel full, the word is empacharse. Intoxicarse implies a much more serious reaction to a toxin, not just overeating. Using the wrong word might lead a doctor to perform unnecessary tests for toxins when you just need an antacid.

To truly master intoxicarse, you need to know its neighbors in the Spanish vocabulary. Depending on the severity and the cause of the illness, different words might be more appropriate. Spanish has a rich set of terms for feeling unwell, and choosing the right one shows a high level of proficiency.

Envenenarse: Specifically for 'veneno' (poison). Use this for snake bites, cyanide, or deliberate acts of poisoning. It is more intense than 'intoxicarse'.
Empacharse: This means to suffer from indigestion or to be 'fed up' with something. It's much milder than poisoning and usually comes from eating too much of something good.
Contaminarse: To become contaminated. Used more for environment, water supplies, or wounds becoming infected. It's the process of getting 'dirty' with germs or radiation.

Es mejor decir 'me empaché' si solo comiste demasiados dulces, no 'me intoxiqué'.

Another alternative is sentar mal (to sit badly). This is a very common way to describe food poisoning without using the 'heavy' medical term. 'Me sentó mal la cena' (Dinner didn't sit well with me) often implies a mild intoxicación. It's more casual and less alarming. If you want to describe the feeling of being poisoned by drugs or alcohol in a medical sense, you might use sobredosis (overdose), which is a specific type of intoxicación.

El agua del río está contaminada, si la bebes puedes intoxicarte.

In a figurative sense, you can use viciarse. While intoxicarse can describe a toxic relationship, viciarse describes getting a bad habit or an environment becoming 'stale' or 'corrupt.' For example, 'el aire se vició' (the air became stale). Choosing between intoxicarse and these alternatives depends on whether you are focusing on the medical danger, the physical discomfort, or the metaphorical 'poisoning' of a situation.

Marearse: To get dizzy. Often a symptom of poisoning, but not the poisoning itself.

By learning these distinctions, you avoid the 'one-word-fits-all' trap. Intoxicarse is a powerful, specific verb for toxic exposure. Use it when the situation is serious, involves a specific toxin, or requires medical attention. For everything else, Spanish offers more nuanced options like empacharse or sentar mal.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The root 'toxicum' comes from the Greek 'toxikon pharmakon', meaning 'arrow poison'. So, the word is historically linked to archery and warfare!

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /in.tok.siˈkaɾ.se/

US /in.tok.siˈkaɾ.se/

The primary stress is on the penultimate syllable 'kar' (in-tok-si-KAR-se).

هم‌قافیه با

quedarse lavarse enfermarse pararse mirarse sentarse llamarse casarse

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'x' like an English 'sh' or 'z'. It should be a crisp 'ks' sound.
Putting the stress on 'tox' instead of 'kar'.
Forgetting to pronounce the final 'e' clearly.
Making the 'i' sounds too long like 'eye'.
Not tapping the 'r' correctly.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to recognize because it looks like 'toxic' and 'intoxicated'.

نوشتن 3/5

Requires remembering the reflexive pronoun and the 'x' spelling.

صحبت کردن 4/5

Tricky to avoid the false friend trap and use the right preposition.

گوش دادن 3/5

Reflexive 'se' can blend into the verb in fast speech.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

tóxico comer malo sentirse enfermo

بعداً یاد بگیرید

envenenar desintoxicar síntoma emergencias caducado

پیشرفته

inocuo salubridad estupefaciente letargo emético

گرامر لازم

Reflexive Verbs

Se intoxicó (He poisoned himself/got poisoned).

Preposition 'Con' for Agents

Intoxicarse con setas.

Preposition 'Por' for Causes

Intoxicarse por descuido.

Subjunctive with 'Esperar que'

Espero que no te intoxiques.

Passive 'Se' (Impersonal)

Se intoxicó a mucha gente (rare, usually 'mucha gente se intoxicó').

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

No comas eso, puedes intoxicarte.

Don't eat that, you can get poisoned.

Use of 'poder' + infinitive 'intoxicarte'.

Me intoxiqué con el agua.

I got poisoned by the water.

Reflexive preterite 'me intoxiqué'.

¿Te intoxicaste con la comida?

Did you get food poisoning?

Question form of the reflexive preterite.

El gato se intoxicó ayer.

The cat got poisoned yesterday.

Third person singular 'se intoxicó'.

Tengo miedo de intoxicarme.

I am afraid of getting poisoned.

Infinitive 'intoxicarme' after 'de'.

Nos intoxicamos en el restaurante.

We got food poisoning at the restaurant.

First person plural 'nos intoxicamos'.

Cuidado, no te intoxiques.

Careful, don't get poisoned.

Negative imperative 'no te intoxiques'.

Ella se intoxicó con pescado.

She got poisoned with fish.

Preposition 'con' before the substance.

Si la leche está agria, te vas a intoxicar.

If the milk is sour, you are going to get poisoned.

Future with 'ir a' + 'intoxicar'.

Muchos se intoxicaron con el humo del incendio.

Many were poisoned by the smoke from the fire.

Plural preterite 'se intoxicaron'.

Es fácil intoxicarse con productos químicos.

It is easy to get poisoned by chemical products.

Impersonal 'es' + adjective + infinitive.

Mi hermano se intoxicó por comer huevos viejos.

My brother got poisoned from eating old eggs.

Use of 'por' to explain the cause (eating eggs).

No queremos intoxicarnos durante el viaje.

We don't want to get poisoned during the trip.

Reflexive pronoun 'nos' attached to the infinitive.

¿Cómo te intoxicaste?

How did you get poisoned?

Interrogative 'cómo' with preterite.

Se intoxicó porque no lavó la fruta.

He got poisoned because he didn't wash the fruit.

Causal conjunction 'porque'.

Hay que ventilar para no intoxicarse con el gas.

One must ventilate to not get poisoned by the gas.

Impersonal 'hay que' + infinitive.

Espero que nadie se intoxique en la fiesta de mañana.

I hope nobody gets poisoned at tomorrow's party.

Present subjunctive 'se intoxique' after 'esperar que'.

Si hubieras comido eso, te habrías intoxicado.

If you had eaten that, you would have been poisoned.

Third conditional (si + pluperfect subjunctive + conditional perfect).

Se intoxicaron tras inhalar vapores de pintura en un espacio cerrado.

They were poisoned after inhaling paint fumes in an enclosed space.

Preposition 'tras' followed by infinitive.

Me da miedo que el perro pueda intoxicarse con las plantas del jardín.

I'm afraid the dog might get poisoned by the plants in the garden.

Subjunctive 'pueda' after 'me da miedo que'.

La noticia decía que cien niños se intoxicaron en el colegio.

The news said that a hundred children got food poisoning at school.

Reported speech in the past.

Para evitar intoxicarse, siempre hay que mirar la fecha de caducidad.

To avoid getting poisoned, one must always look at the expiration date.

Infinitive used as a noun after 'para'.

Aunque la comida parecía buena, nos intoxicamos.

Even though the food looked good, we got poisoned.

Concession clause with 'aunque'.

Dudo que alguien se intoxique con este plato tan fresco.

I doubt anyone will get poisoned with this very fresh dish.

Subjunctive 'se intoxique' after 'dudar que'.

El vertido químico hizo que miles de peces se intoxicaran.

The chemical spill caused thousands of fish to be poisoned.

Subjunctive 'se intoxicaran' after 'hacer que' in the past.

Es fundamental que el personal sepa qué hacer si alguien llega a intoxicarse.

It is fundamental that the staff knows what to do if someone happens to get poisoned.

Subjunctive 'sepa' and hypothetical 'llegar a' + infinitive.

Se intoxicó accidentalmente al mezclar lejía con amoníaco.

He accidentally poisoned himself by mixing bleach with ammonia.

Adverbial 'al' + infinitive (meaning 'when' or 'by').

La empresa fue multada porque sus empleados se intoxicaron por falta de equipo.

The company was fined because its employees were poisoned due to lack of equipment.

Passive voice 'fue multada' combined with causal 'porque'.

No creo que te intoxiques por una sola fresa sin lavar.

I don't think you'll get poisoned from just one unwashed strawberry.

Negative 'no creer que' + subjunctive.

Aquel invierno, muchas familias se intoxicaron con estufas defectuosas.

That winter, many families were poisoned by faulty heaters.

Use of demonstrative 'aquel' and past preterite.

Si sigues respirando ese aire, vas a terminar intoxicándote.

If you keep breathing that air, you are going to end up getting poisoned.

Periphrasis 'terminar' + gerund.

Los síntomas sugieren que el paciente pudo intoxicarse hace horas.

The symptoms suggest that the patient might have been poisoned hours ago.

Modal 'pudo' + infinitive for possibility.

La población se está intoxicando paulatinamente con los microplásticos.

The population is gradually being poisoned by microplastics.

Continuous aspect with 'estar' + gerund and adverb 'paulatinamente'.

Es inadmisible que un restaurante permita que sus clientes se intoxiquen así.

It is inadmissible for a restaurant to allow its customers to get poisoned like that.

Impersonal evaluation + subjunctive.

Muchos intelectuales temen que la sociedad se intoxique con ideologías extremistas.

Many intellectuals fear that society will be poisoned by extremist ideologies.

Metaphorical use of 'intoxicarse' in a social context.

Se me intoxicó el hijo pequeño por un descuido con los medicamentos.

My young son got poisoned due to an oversight with the medications.

Accidental 'se me' construction.

Al intoxicarse el suministro de agua, se declaró el estado de emergencia.

When the water supply became poisoned, a state of emergency was declared.

Temporal clause with 'al' + infinitive as a subject.

El informe advierte que los trabajadores podrían intoxicarse si no se siguen los protocolos.

The report warns that workers could be poisoned if protocols are not followed.

Conditional 'podrían' for hypothetical warning.

Me niego a intoxicarme con la negatividad de este ambiente laboral.

I refuse to let myself be poisoned by the negativity of this work environment.

Reflexive infinitive 'intoxicarme' after 'negarse a'.

La fauna local corre el riesgo de intoxicarse debido a los pesticidas.

Local wildlife runs the risk of getting poisoned due to pesticides.

Noun phrase 'el riesgo de' + infinitive.

La tragedia se desencadenó cuando los invitados comenzaron a intoxicarse en masa.

The tragedy unfolded when the guests began to get poisoned en masse.

Historical narrative past 'se desencadenó'.

A menudo, el alma se intoxica con el rencor acumulado durante años.

Often, the soul is poisoned by resentment accumulated over years.

Literary/Metaphorical usage.

No podemos permitir que el debate público se intoxique con falacias y demagogia.

We cannot allow public debate to be poisoned with fallacies and demagoguery.

Subjunctive 'se intoxique' after 'permitir que' with negative.

El paciente presentaba un cuadro clínico de quien acaba de intoxicarse con arsénico.

The patient presented a clinical picture of someone who has just been poisoned with arsenic.

Periphrasis 'acabar de' + infinitive.

Es un error común pensar que intoxicarse requiere ingerir grandes cantidades.

It is a common mistake to think that getting poisoned requires ingesting large amounts.

Infinitive 'intoxicarse' as the subject of the subordinate clause.

Tras intoxicarse el líder, la organización se sumió en un caos absoluto.

After the leader was poisoned, the organization plunged into absolute chaos.

Preposition 'tras' + infinitive with an explicit subject.

La obra explora cómo los personajes se intoxican mutuamente en un entorno opresivo.

The work explores how characters poison each other in an oppressive environment.

Reciprocal use of the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Bajo la apariencia de progreso, el sistema se intoxica con su propia codicia.

Under the guise of progress, the system is poisoned by its own greed.

Abstract metaphorical usage.

ترکیب‌های رایج

intoxicación alimentaria

intoxicarse con gas

intoxicarse con marisco

intoxicación etílica

intoxicarse por inhalación

riesgo de intoxicarse

intoxicarse accidentalmente

síntomas de intoxicarse

intoxicarse con setas

intoxicarse gravemente

عبارات رایج

Me intoxiqué con algo.

— I got food poisoning from something.

No sé qué fue, pero me intoxiqué con algo en el almuerzo.

Cuidado con intoxicarte.

— Be careful not to get poisoned.

Esa carne huele raro, cuidado con intoxicarte.

Se intoxicó toda la familia.

— The whole family got food poisoning.

Comieron mayonesa vieja y se intoxicó toda la familia.

Intoxicarse con el ambiente.

— To be poisoned by the surroundings (often metaphorical).

No quiero intoxicarme con el drama de esta oficina.

Riesgo de intoxicación.

— Risk of poisoning.

El cartel advierte sobre el riesgo de intoxicación.

Intoxicado por monóxido.

— Poisoned by carbon monoxide.

El paciente llegó intoxicado por monóxido de carbono.

No te vayas a intoxicar.

— Don't go and get yourself poisoned (warning).

Lava bien las manos, no te vayas a intoxicar.

Intoxicarse con medicamentos.

— To get poisoned by (overdosing on) medications.

Es peligroso intoxicarse con medicamentos sin receta.

Tratamiento por intoxicarse.

— Treatment for poisoning.

El tratamiento por intoxicarse varía según la sustancia.

Intoxicarse en masa.

— Mass poisoning.

Cien personas se intoxicaron en masa en el evento.

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intoxicarse vs intoxicated (English)

English 'intoxicated' usually means drunk. Spanish 'intoxicarse' usually means poisoned.

intoxicarse vs envenenarse

Envenenarse is for specific lethal poisons; intoxicarse is broader and includes food poisoning.

intoxicarse vs empacharse

Empacharse is just indigestion from eating too much; intoxicarse is a reaction to a toxin.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"intoxicarse de poder"

— To become corrupt or arrogant due to having too much power.

El político se intoxicó de poder y olvidó sus promesas.

metaphorical

"aire intoxicado"

— A very tense or negative atmosphere in a group.

Había un aire intoxicado en la reunión tras la discusión.

figurative

"mente intoxicada"

— A mind filled with negative or harmful thoughts.

Tiene la mente intoxicada por el odio.

literary

"intoxicarse con palabras"

— To be overwhelmed or negatively influenced by what someone says.

Se intoxicó con las mentiras de su socio.

figurative

"relación que intoxica"

— A toxic relationship that causes emotional harm.

Esa es una relación que intoxica a ambos.

casual

"intoxicarse de éxito"

— To lose touch with reality due to sudden fame or success.

El joven actor se intoxicó de éxito rápidamente.

metaphorical

"mirada intoxicada"

— A look that shows bitterness or malice.

Me lanzó una mirada intoxicada de envidia.

literary

"intoxicarse de realidad"

— To be overwhelmed by the harshness of the real world.

A veces es necesario intoxicarse de realidad para despertar.

philosophical

"clima intoxicado"

— A social or political climate full of hostility.

El clima intoxicado del país dificulta el diálogo.

formal

"intoxicarse de pasado"

— To be unable to move forward due to obsession with the past.

No dejes que tu vida se intoxique de pasado.

poetic

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intoxicarse vs emborracharse

Because of the English 'intoxicated'.

Emborracharse is for alcohol. Intoxicarse is for medical poisoning (food, gas).

Se emborrachó con vino, pero se intoxicó con el pescado.

intoxicarse vs contaminarse

Both involve harmful substances.

Contaminarse is about becoming dirty/infected (environment/wounds). Intoxicarse is the physiological reaction to a toxin.

El río se contaminó y los que bebieron se intoxicaron.

intoxicarse vs infectarse

Both mean getting sick from something external.

Infectarse is from bacteria/viruses. Intoxicarse is from chemical toxins or spoiled food.

La herida se infectó, pero el estómago se intoxicó.

intoxicarse vs marearse

Dizziness is a symptom of both.

Marearse is just the feeling of dizziness. Intoxicarse is the whole process of poisoning.

Se mareó antes de darse cuenta de que se estaba intoxicando con el gas.

intoxicarse vs constiparse

False friend with 'constipated'.

Constiparse means to catch a cold. Intoxicarse means to be poisoned.

No te vas a intoxicar por salir al frío, te vas a constipar.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

No [verbo] eso, puedes intoxicarte.

No bebas eso, puedes intoxicarte.

Me intoxiqué con [comida].

Me intoxiqué con el pollo.

Espero que no se intoxiquen con [sustancia].

Espero que no se intoxiquen con el humo.

Se intoxicó por no [verbo en infinitivo].

Se intoxicó por no lavar la fruta.

Al intoxicarse [sujeto], [consecuencia].

Al intoxicarse el agua, la gente enfermó.

El alma se intoxica con [sentimiento].

El alma se intoxica con el odio.

Cuidado con [verbo infinitivo reflexive].

Cuidado con intoxicarte.

Correr el riesgo de intoxicarse.

Corres el riesgo de intoxicarte si comes eso.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

intoxicación

tóxico

toxina

toxicidad

فعل‌ها

intoxicar

desintoxicar

صفت‌ها

intoxicado

tóxico

antitóxico

intoxicante

مرتبط

veneno

envenenamiento

contaminación

antídoto

toxicología

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in medical, news, and safety contexts.

اشتباهات رایج

Estoy intoxicado (meaning I'm drunk). → Estoy borracho.
Intoxicarse refers to medical poisoning, not alcohol consumption.
Me intoxiqué de la pizza. → Me intoxiqué con la pizza.
The preposition 'con' is used for the substance that caused the poisoning.
La comida me intoxicó. → Me intoxiqué con la comida.
While 'intoxicar a alguien' is possible, the reflexive form is much more natural for the victim's state.
Me intoxiqué por el frío. → Me constipé / Me resfrié.
You don't get poisoned by the cold; you catch a cold.
Tengo una intoxicación de estómago. → Tengo una intoxicación alimentaria.
The standard phrase is 'alimentaria' (food-related).

نکات

Don't forget the 'se'

It is a reflexive verb. You don't just 'intoxicar', you 'intoxicarSE'. The pronoun must match the person.

False Friend Alert

Never use this for a hangover or being tipsy. Use 'resaca' for hangover and 'borracho' for drunk.

Summer Safety

In Spain, you'll hear this a lot in summer regarding 'mayonesa' (mayonnaise) left in the sun.

The 'X' Sound

The 'x' in Spanish is like 'ks'. Make sure it's sharp: in-tok-si-kar-se.

Formal Reports

If writing a formal complaint, 'intoxicación' is the noun you need.

News Keywords

When you hear 'afectados' (affected people) and 'hospital', listen for 'intoxicados'.

Warning Labels

Look for 'tóxico' or 'intoxicación' on cleaning products in Spanish-speaking countries.

Arrow Poison

Remember the connection to arrows ('toxikon') to help you remember it's about poison.

Toxic Vibes

You can use it for people too! 'Esa persona me intoxica' (That person poisons me/is toxic to me).

Intoxicarse vs Envenenarse

Think: Intoxicarse = Bad food/Gas. Envenenarse = Snake/Spy movie.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of 'IN-TOXIC-ARSE'. If you put something TOXIC IN your body, you might end up on your ARSE (butt) in the hospital!

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a green skull and crossbones inside a stomach. This represents the 'toxin' inside the person.

شبکه واژگان

comida gas hospital tóxico enfermo veneno marisco síntomas

چالش

Try to write three sentences about three different things that could make you 'intoxicarte' (e.g., food, gas, chemicals).

ریشه کلمه

From the Latin 'intoxicare', which means 'to smear with poison'.

معنای اصلی: Smearing arrows or weapons with toxins to make them lethal.

Romance (Latin root: in- + toxicum).

بافت فرهنگی

Be sensitive when using this word around people who have had severe medical emergencies. It is a serious term.

English speakers must be careful not to confuse it with 'intoxicated' (drunk). In English, 'poisoned' is much more dramatic than 'intoxicarse' often is in Spanish (which frequently just means food poisoning).

News reports on the 'Aceite de Colza' crisis in Spain (a mass poisoning). Safety campaigns by the 'Ministerio de Sanidad' regarding summer food safety. Literary descriptions of 'intoxicación' in realist novels like those of Galdós.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At a restaurant

Creo que me intoxiqué con el pescado.
¿Está fresca la comida? No quiero intoxicarme.
Hubo una intoxicación masiva aquí.
Me sentó mal, temo haberme intoxicado.

In a hospital

El niño se intoxicó con lejía.
¿Cuáles son los síntomas de intoxicarse?
Se intoxicó por inhalación de humo.
Necesita un tratamiento por intoxicación.

At home (Safety)

Abre la ventana, no te intoxiques con el gas.
Esa lata está hinchada, nos vamos a intoxicar.
Lava las verduras para no intoxicarte.
Cuidado con los productos de limpieza.

Environmental news

Las aves se intoxican con el chapapote.
El río está tóxico, los animales se intoxican.
Peligro de intoxicarse por la contaminación.
Se intoxicaron por el vertido industrial.

Psychology/Relationships

Esa amistad te está intoxicando.
No dejes que el ambiente te intoxique.
Es una relación que intoxica la mente.
Me estoy intoxicando con tanta negatividad.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"¿Alguna vez te intoxicaste con comida en un viaje?"

"¿Qué alimentos crees que son más peligrosos para intoxicarse?"

"¿Conoces a alguien que se haya intoxicado con gas en invierno?"

"¿Crees que es fácil intoxicarse en los restaurantes de esta ciudad?"

"¿Qué harías si vieras a alguien intoxicarse con un producto de limpieza?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe una vez que te sentiste mal por algo que comiste. ¿Crees que llegaste a intoxicarte?

Escribe sobre la importancia de la higiene alimentaria para evitar intoxicarse.

¿Qué medidas de seguridad tienes en casa para no intoxicarte con gases o químicos?

Reflexiona sobre la metáfora de 'intoxicarse' con malas noticias o redes sociales.

Imagina que eres un médico y tienes que explicarle a un paciente por qué se intoxicó.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Technically, you can say 'intoxicación etílica' in a medical emergency, but for everyday situations, no. Use 'estar borracho' or 'emborracharse'. If you say 'estoy intoxicado', people will think you ate poison.

Usually, yes. It implies the body's reaction to something harmful. If it's intentional, you might use 'envenenarse' or 'suicidarse con...', but 'intoxicarse' still describes the physical process.

Intoxicarse is the standard term for food poisoning or inhaling fumes. Envenenarse is more specific to 'veneno' (venom, arsenic, cyanide) and often sounds more lethal or intentional.

The most common way is 'intoxicación alimentaria'. You can also use the verb: 'Me intoxiqué con la comida'.

Use 'con' for the substance (con marisco, con gas) and 'por' for the reason (por falta de higiene, por accidente).

Yes, especially in the news and when discussing health. It is a B1 level word that every intermediate student should know.

Yes, it is very common to use this word for pets or wildlife that eat something harmful.

Yes, it can mean being negatively influenced by a 'toxic' person or environment, similar to the modern English use of 'toxic'.

Usually 'mareos' (dizziness), 'náuseas' (nausea), and 'dolor de estómago' (stomach pain).

Me intoxiqué, te intoxicaste, se intoxicó, nos intoxicamos, os intoxicasteis, se intoxicaron.

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