encher a cara

get drunk

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get drunk Informal slang meaning to drink a lot, usually with the intention of getting drunk.
PO: Ele saiu com os amigos para encher a cara.
EN: He went out with his friends to get drunk.

E achei que o Merritt encher a cara no México era deprimente.

And I thought Merritt getting drunk in Mexico was depressing.

— Truque de Mestre: O 3° Ato (2025)

Por que a gente não sai para encher a cara?

Why don't we go out and get wasted?

Este cozido, encher a cara a esta hora.

This stew is perfect for filling your face at this hour.

— O Hospedeiro (2006)

Vamos encher a cara.

Let's get wasted.

— Dinheiro Suspeito (2026)

Vou me certificar que ele não vai encher a cara e arrumar confusão de novo.

I’ll make sure he doesn’t get wasted and cause trouble again.

— Oldboy (2003)