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bebida

drink

noun beh-BEE-dah Less Common

Also means

beverage

Usage Note

Bebida is the general word for any drink or beverage. Bebidas alcohólicas are alcoholic drinks; bebidas sin alcohol are non-alcoholic. It derives from beber (to drink). In many Latin American countries, bebida in informal speech can specifically imply an alcoholic drink, so context matters.

Examples

"¿Qué bebida prefieres con la comida?"

Natural Translation

What drink do you prefer with the meal?

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