bebo
/ˈbebo/
bebo is the Spanish way to say "I drink".
How does it change in a sentence?
In certain contexts, the simple present form bebo can also be translated as "I am drinking".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbebo/
Did you know?
- The verb beber is used in the expression beber los vientos, which describes being utterly fascinated or infatuated with someone.
- The word bebo is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'beverage', as both derive from the Latin root for drinking.
- The Spanish phrase beberse el mundo is used to describe someone with an insatiable ambition or a desire to experience everything life offers.
Examples in context
- Bebo mucha agua por la mañana.I drink a lot of water in the morning.
- Normalmente bebo café sin azúcar.I normally drink coffee without sugar.
- No bebo refrescos en la cena.I don't drink soft drinks at dinner.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Qué quieres tomar, Lucía?What do you want to drink, Lucía?
- LucíaQuiero un té verde, por favor.I want a green tea, please.
- DanielYo bebo un café solo.I'll have a black coffee.
- LucíaPerfecto, pidamos ahora.Perfect, let's order now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bebo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
