Usage Note
beber is a regular -er verb meaning to drink in general; for drinking alcohol specifically, beber alone often implies it, much like English. The Latin American tomar is the everyday alternative for both.
Examples
"Hay que beber mucha agua."
Natural Translation
You have to drink a lot of water.

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