Beber
Example: Me gusta beber agua después de correr.
Definition
"Beber" means to consume liquids by swallowing them, often to quench thirst or for enjoyment, as in the sentence 'Me gusta beber agua después de correr,' which means 'I like to drink water after running.'
Etymology
The Spanish verb "beber" comes from the Latin word 'bibere,' meaning 'to drink.' This root is shared with several Romance languages, reflecting the common activity of drinking essential for life. Did you know? The Latin 'bibere' was also the source for English words like 'imbibe,' meaning to drink in or absorb.
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"Beber" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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