How to Say ‘I do drugs but I don't have a problem’ in Spain Spanish
Consumo drogas pero no tengo un problema.
kon-SOO-moh DRO-gas PEH-roh noh TEN-goh oon proh-BLEH-mah
[kon-SOO-moh DRO-gas PEH-roh noh TEN-goh oon proh-BLEH-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase 'pero no tengo un problema' suggests downplaying usage, similar to English.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Denial about drug issues can be seen across cultures, and it's important in assessments to probe with sensitivity.
Phrase Breakdown
Consumo
[kon-SOO-moh]
I consume
The act of eating, drinking, or using up substances.
Consumo solo lo suficiente para no tener problemas.
I consume just enough not to have problems.
drogas
[DRO-gas]
drugs
Refers to chemical substances used for effects.
Las drogas que consumo no afectan mi trabajo.
The drugs I consume do not affect my work.
pero
[PEH-roh]
but
Used to introduce a contrasting statement.
Me gusta ir de fiesta, pero no consumo drogas en exceso.
I like to party, but I don't consume drugs excessively.
no
[noh]
not
Used to form a negative statement or expression.
No importa cuántas veces consumo, siempre con moderación.
No matter how many times I consume, always in moderation.
tengo
[TEN-goh]
I have
Possessing or experiencing something.
Tengo cuidado de no consumir cosas que me hagan daño.
I am careful not to consume things that hurt me.
un
[oon]
a
Indefinite article used to refer to a single item.
Debes identificar si hay un problema en cómo consumes.
You should identify if there is a problem in how you consume.
problema
[proh-BLEH-mah]
problem
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful.
No tengo un problema con el alcohol, solo con consumir en exceso.
I don't have a problem with alcohol, only with consuming excessively.
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