Bebían (en. They drank)

[be-βi-an]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates an action of consuming liquid.

If they drank more water, they would be healthier.

Si ellos bebían más agua, estarían más saludables.

Used in a hypothetical context or desire.

I wish they drank wine at dinner.

Ojalá que ellos bebían vino en la cena.

Reflects a past action in unreal contexts.

If they drank orange juice, I would like to share it.

Si bebían jugo de naranja, me gustaría compartirlo.

From the verb 'beber', derived from the Latin 'bibere'.

drink like a sponge

To consume large amounts of drink, often excessively.

beber como esponja

sip life

To enjoy every moment of life intensely.

beber la vida a sorbos

drink to forget

Consumption of alcohol as a means to escape problems.

beber para olvidar

drink

Action of consuming liquids.

beber

drink

Any liquid that can be consumed.

bebida

Being in party mode.

They were drinking like crazy at the wedding.

Ellos estaban bebían como locos en la boda.

To get drunk.

That night they drank until they fell.

Esa noche se bebían hasta caer.