Bebían (en. 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.
Etymology
From the verb 'beber', derived from the Latin 'bibere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
drink
Action of consuming liquids.
beber
drink
Any liquid that can be consumed.
bebida
Slang Meanings
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.