Spanish word of the day: Resaca

What does resaca mean?

Resaca (feminine noun) — hangover, an unpleasant mix of headache, thirst, and regret you feel after drinking too much alcohol.

Example sentences with resaca

• No debía haber tomado tantas cervezas anoche. ¡Esta resaca es horrible!
  🤕 I shouldn’t have had so many beers last night. This hangover is awful!

• Mi amigo tiene una resaca tremenda después de la boda.
  🥴 My friend has a massive hangover after the wedding.

• ¿Tienes algún remedio para la resaca?
  🍋 Do you have any hangover remedies?

Resaca in context

If you ever spend time with Spanish speakers after a big celebration, you’ll hear resaca come up early and often the next morning. It’s the go-to word for describing that classic “I’m never drinking again” feeling. People use it to commiserate, swap home remedies, or just explain why they’re moving a little slower than usual.

You’ll notice resaca is a staple in conversations after holidays, weddings, or even just a fun Friday night out. If you want to sound natural, use it when you’re talking about feeling rough after a night of drinks, or when asking friends how they’re surviving the morning after. It’s also common to joke about “tener resaca” as an excuse for being grumpy or tired, even if you didn’t actually drink.