droga
drug
The Italian word droga translates to drug in English. It is used to refer to any substance that can have a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body, especially a substance that is harmful or illegal. The word can also be used to refer to a substance that is used for medicinal purposes.
Example sentences using: droga
La droga causa molti problemi nella nostra società.
Drugs cause many problems in our society.
In this sentence, the term 'droga' is used to refer to drugs in general as a societal issue. The verb 'causa' translates to 'cause' indicating the negative impact drugs have in society.
Devi smettere di usare la droga.
You need to stop using drugs.
Here, 'droga' is part of a more personal statement or advice, indicating the negative effect it has on individuals. The word 'smettere' means 'to stop,' specifically about quitting a harmful habit.
La polizia ha trovato la droga nascosta nell'auto.
The police found the drugs hidden in the car.
In this case, 'droga' refers to a specific amount of drugs. The term 'nascosta' means 'hidden,' illustrating a common scenario in drug-related law enforcement situations.