Bebió (en. Drank)

/beˈβi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To consume a liquid through the mouth.
She drank water after running.
Ella bebió agua después de correr.
To ingest an alcoholic beverage.
Last night, he drank a lot during the party.
Anoche bebió mucho durante la fiesta.
To absorb or take something, like information or culture.
He drank from his father's fountain of knowledge.
Bebió de la fuente de conocimiento de su padre.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to drink in large gulps
To consume a liquid very quickly.
beber a grandes tragos
to drink like a Cossack
To drink in large quantities, especially alcohol.
beber como un cosaco
to drink the cup
To participate in a toast.
beber la copa

Related Words

drink
Act of consuming liquids.
beber
beverage
Liquid substance that is ingested.
bebida
drinking trough
Place or container for animals to drink.
bebedero

Slang Meanings

To put the jug
After a rough day, he started to put the jug with friends at home.
Después de un día pesado, se puso a poner la jarra con amigos en la casa.
To take a shot
Let's take a shot before going home.
Vamos a echarnos un trago antes de ir a casa.