Beber
English meaning: To drink
Portuguese Definition
(Português)Tomar líquido na boca e engolir.
English Definition
To take liquid into the mouth and swallow.
Example
“Beba bastante água durante o dia.”
In English: “Drink plenty of water during the day.”
Another example: “É importante beber bastante água no calor.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Means to drink; often implies drinking alcohol when used absolutely ('ele bebe muito'). Regular '-er' verb, very frequent.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Beber' is derived from the Latin word 'bibere', which also means 'to drink'. The word has a consistent meaning throughout its use in Romance languages.
Common Collocations
- beber água
- beber demais
- beber e dirigir
- beber um copo
- beber às goladas
Word Forms
inf. beber; pres. eu bebo, ele bebe; pret. bebi; imperf. bebia; part. bebido
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Literary Heritage
“Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver”
“Love is a fire that burns unseen; a wound that hurts without pain.”
“Não sou nada. Nunca serei nada. Não posso querer ser nada.”
“I am nothing. I will never be anything. I cannot even wish to be anything.”
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