el estupefaciente
-the narcotic
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estupefaciente

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. narcotic
El conductor que atropelló al peatón había tomado sustancias estupefacientes.The driver who ran over the pedestrian had used narcotic substances.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. narcotic
La policía encontró algunos estupefacientes en el maletero del carro.The police found some narcotics in the trunk of the car.
b. drug
Esa pandilla es una mala influencia para mi hijo porque muchos de esos chicos consumen estupefacientes.That gang is a bad influence for my son because a lot of those kids use drugs.
los estupefacientes
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. narcotics
En la casa del sospechoso encontraron dinero en efectivo, estupefacientes y un cuchillo.Cash, narcotics, and a handgun were found in the suspect’s house.
b. drugs
Vendían estupefacientes para comprar armas en el mercado negro.The sold drugs in order to buy guns on the black market.
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