beber

Senses

1. 1.

   to drink

   to consume a liquid by mouth

2. 2.

   to drink (habitually/excessively)

   to consume alcohol regularly or to excess

3. 3.

   to absorb

   to soak up or take in (figurative or literal)

Examples

• "¿Quieres beber algo?"

  Do you want to drink something?

• "Su abuelo bebía vino todos los días."

  His grandfather drank wine every day.

• "Las plantas beben agua del suelo."

  Plants absorb water from the soil.

Usage

Beber is a regular -ER verb. It is neutral in register and used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include "beber agua," "beber café," and "beber vino." Do not confuse with "comer" (to eat).