Bebieron (en. They drank)
/beˈβje.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The action of consuming a liquid, especially an alcoholic beverage.
They drank wine at dinner.
Ellos bebieron vino en la cena.
To absorb a liquid to quench thirst or for enjoyment.
After running, they drank water.
Después de correr, bebieron agua.
To ingest a liquid that may be thin or not.
The children drank juice at the party.
Los niños bebieron jugo en la fiesta.
Etymology
The verb 'beber' comes from the Latin 'bibere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drink like a fish
To drink in large quantities.
beber como un pez
not to drink a drop
To consume no beverage.
no beber una gota
drink to someone's health
To make a toast to the health of another person.
beber a la salud de alguien
Related Words
drink
The action of taking a liquid.
beber
beverage
A liquid substance that is consumed.
bebida
drinker
A person who drinks, especially in excess.
bebedor
Slang Meanings
To drink more than recommended.
At the party, everyone drank too much.
En la fiesta, todos bebieron de más.
To drink in a state of intoxication.
After they drank, they started dancing uncontrollably.
Después de que bebieron, comenzaron a bailar descontroladamente.