Bebo (en. I drink)

/ˈbe.bo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The action of consuming liquids.
I drink water every day.
Yo bebo agua todos los días.
Consuming an alcoholic substance.
At the party, I drink a glass of wine.
En la fiesta, bebo una copa de vino.
Using a liquid to hydrate oneself.
When I am thirsty, I drink juice.
Cuando tengo sed, bebo jugo.
Ingesting a liquid as part of a social or cultural process.
In many cultures, I drink tea as part of the ceremony.
En muchas culturas, bebo té como parte de la ceremonia.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I drink more than I should.
Indicates that more is consumed than recommended, especially alcohol.
bebo más de lo que debo
I drink for fun.
Refers to drinking in a recreational context.
bebo por diversión
I drink water to stay hydrated.
Use of water as a substance to stay hydrated.
bebo agua para hidratarme

Related Words

drink
Liquid substance that can be consumed.
bebida
to drink
Verb that indicates the action of ingesting liquids.
beber
hydration
Process of maintaining the body's fluid balance.
hidratación

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to someone who is always drinking.
That guy is a drinker; I've never seen him without a drink.
Ese chico es un bebo, nunca lo he visto sin una bebida.
Expression used to refer to consuming alcohol.
Let's go to the beach to drink; it'll be a great day!
Vamos a la playa a beber, ¡será un gran día!