Usage Note
Hachís keeps its Arabic origin transparently, and the initial h is aspirated (sounded, not silent). It is invariable in the plural (los hachís) and always masculine. In Spain it is a common term for this substance; in Latin America marihuana is more usual for cannabis generally.
Examples
"El hachís es una sustancia controlada."
Natural Translation
Hashish is a controlled substance.
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