bebidas
/bebidas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "drinks" is translated as bebidas.
bebidas refers to liquids that are prepared for people to drink.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the term aguas frescas refers to refreshing drinks made from water, fruits and sometimes sugar. In Spain, the word güisqui is used to refer to whisky.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is bebida, and the plural form is bebidas. The plural form bebidas matches the gender of the singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bebidas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term caña refers to a small glass of draught beer, which is a specific way to order a 'drink'.
- The verb beber is often replaced by the verb tomar when talking about drinking, especially in Latin America, where 'beber' can sound slightly formal or literary.
- The word jugo is used for 'juice' in most of the Americas, but in Spain, you must use the word zumo to avoid confusion.
Examples in context
- Las bebidas eran gratis.The drinks were free.This sentence is useful for describing a situation where the bebidas were free.Tatoeba #4550001 by DarkHollow, translation #4498176 by CK
- ¿Qué bebidas no te gustan?Which drinks don't you like?This sentence is useful for asking about which bebidas someone does not like.Tatoeba #1707568 by teskmon, translation #1578732 by CM
- ¿Tiene bebidas sin alcohol?Do you have any non-alcoholic drinks?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has bebidas that do not contain alcohol.Tatoeba #545606 by Shishir, translation #67307 by CK
- ¿Tienen refrescos sin azúcar?Do you have sugar-free sodas?
- Vamos a la tienda a comprar algunas bebidas.Let's go to the store to buy some drinks.
- Esta noche iremos a un bar a disfrutar de unas copas.Tonight, we will go to a bar to enjoy some drinks.
- Me gustaría una jarra de aguas frescas de tamarindo, por favor.I would like a pitcher of tamarind flavored refreshing drink, please.
- ¿Qué te parece si tomamos un güisqui en el bar de la esquina?How about we have a whisky at the corner bar?
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a local cafe.
- María¿Cuáles son las bebidas recomendadas?Which drinks are recommended?
- JavierLas bebidas de la casa son excelentes.The house drinks are excellent.
- MaríaEntonces, pediré una de esas bebidas.Then, I will order one of those drinks.
- JavierMuy buena elección, María.Very good choice, Maria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
