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    Beben (en. They drink)

    /ˈbe.βen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of consuming liquid, usually referring to water or beverages.
    They drink water after exercising.
    Ellos beben agua después de hacer deporte.
    The action of drinking alcohol at a celebration or gathering.
    At the party, everyone drinks wine and toasts to friendship.
    En la fiesta, todos beben vino y brindan por la amistad.
    The action of intake in general, sometimes used figuratively.
    The children drink in the stories their grandparents tell them.
    Los niños beben la historia que les cuentan sus abuelos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bibere', which means 'to drink'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drink like a Cossack
    To drink in large quantities, often related to alcohol consumption.
    beber como un cosaco
    drink in sips
    To take liquid slowly, in small sips.
    beber a sorbos
    no more drinking
    To decide not to consume any more drinks for health or responsibility reasons.
    no beber más

    Related Words

    drink
    The action of ingesting liquids.
    beber
    beverage
    Any liquid that is consumed.
    bebida
    drinking trough
    A place where water is placed for animals to drink.
    bebedero

    Slang Meanings

    To drink excessively.
    Last night I overdid it, drinking like a madman.
    Anoche me pasé, bebiendo como un loco.
    To drink at a party or social event.
    Let's go to the party to drink a little and have fun.
    Vamos a la fiesta a beber un poco y divertirnos.