Bebida (en. Drink)

/beˈβiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Liquid substance that is ingested.
She ordered a cold drink for the summer.
Ella pidió una bebida fría para el verano.
Any liquid intended for human consumption.
At the party, there was a wide variety of beverages.
En la fiesta había una gran variedad de bebidas.
Liquid that contains alcohol.
Cocktails are very popular drinks in bars.
Los cócteles son bebidas muy populares en los bares.

Etymology

From the Latin 'bibita', which means 'that which is drunk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

alcoholic beverage
Any beverage that contains alcohol.
bebida alcohólica
energy drink
Liquid that contains stimulating ingredients.
bebida energética
hot drink
Any liquid that is consumed hot, such as coffee or tea.
bebida caliente

Related Words

soda
Cold and sweet beverage, usually carbonated.
refresco
syrup
Liquid solution, usually sweet, used for beverages.
jarabe
water
Liquid essential for life, considered a basic drink.
agua

Slang Meanings

Beer
Let's go for some beers after work.
Vamos por unas birras después del trabajo.
Cold beer
A cold beer is always a good idea.
Una chela bien fría siempre es buena idea.