Bebiendo (en. Drinking)

/beβjendo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Action of ingesting a liquid, usually to quench thirst.

He is drinking water after exercising.

Él está bebiendo agua después de hacer ejercicio.

Act of consuming alcoholic beverages.

They are drinking beers at the party.

Están bebiendo cervezas en la fiesta.

Participating in an event where drinks are consumed.

The friends are drinking at the bar.

Los amigos están bebiendo en el bar.

From the verb 'beber', which comes from Latin 'bibere'.

drinking like a fish

Consuming alcohol in large quantities.

bebiendo como un pez

drinking to someone's health

Making a toast in honor of someone else.

bebiendo a la salud de alguien

drinking in excess

Consuming more drink than is recommended or healthy.

bebiendo en exceso

drink

The action of consuming liquids.

beber

beverage

Any liquid that is consumed, especially in the context of soft drinks or alcoholic beverages.

bebida

drinking trough

Place where water is provided for drinking.

bebedero

To be on a drinking spree.

Last night I was drinking and now I feel bad.

Anoche estuve bebiendo y ahora me siento mal.

To have a drink.

Let's drink something after work.

Vamos a beber algo después del trabajo.

To get quite tipsy.

I can end up getting quite tipsy at this party.

Soy capaz de estar bebiendo hasta las manitas en esta fiesta.