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Conjugation Chart of “Beber” (to drink) in the Present Tense
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | bebo |
Tú | bebes |
Él / Ella / Usted | bebe |
Nosotros / Nosotras | bebemos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | beben |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Beber”
The Present Tense of beber is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions, for example: Bebo agua todos los días. (I drink water every day.)
Beber is a regular -er verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Beber in the Present Tense
Beber generally means to drink, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To drink a liquid: This is the most common meaning, for example, Yo bebo agua todos los días (I drink water every day).
To consume alcohol: This meaning is often used in a social context, for example, Ellos beben cerveza los viernes por la noche (They drink beer on Friday nights).
To absorb or soak up: This meaning is used figuratively, for example, La esponja bebe el agua rápidamente (The sponge soaks up the water quickly).
To endure or put up with (colloquial): This slang meaning is used to express frustration or annoyance, for example, Tengo que beber las quejas de mi jefe todos los días (I have to put up with my boss’s complaints every day).
To get drunk (colloquial): This meaning is often used in a humorous or exaggerated way, for example, ¡Bebemos hasta caer! (We drink until we drop!)
Real Life Examples of Beber in the Present Tense
Yo bebo café todas las mañanas para despertarme. (I drink coffee every morning to wake up.)
Mi hermana bebe mucha agua durante el día. (My sister drinks a lot of water during the day.)
¿Ustedes beben vino con la cena? (Do you all drink wine with dinner?)
Nosotros bebemos jugos naturales en lugar de refrescos. (We drink natural juices instead of sodas.)
Ellos beben cerveza los fines de semana. (They drink beer on weekends.)
Cuando salgo con amigos, bebo cócteles. (When I go out with friends, I drink cocktails.)
Mi abuela bebe té de hierbas todas las noches. (My grandmother drinks herbal tea every night.)
En la fiesta, todos bebemos ponche de frutas. (At the party, we all drank fruit punch.)
Los deportistas beben bebidas energéticas durante las competencias. (Athletes drink energy drinks during competitions.)
Después del ejercicio, bebo un batido de proteínas. (After exercising, I drink a protein shake.)
¿Tú bebes leche con tus cereales? (Do you drink milk with your cereal?)
Mis amigos y yo bebemos café mientras estudiamos. (My friends and I drink coffee while we study.)
Los niños beben malteadas de chocolate como postre. (The kids drink chocolate milkshakes for dessert.)
En las reuniones familiares, bebemos sidra casera. (At family gatherings, we drink homemade cider.)
Ellos beben té verde por sus beneficios para la salud. (They drink green tea for its health benefits.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Beber (to drink) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo bebo | I drink |
Tú bebes | You drink |
Él / Ella / Usted bebe | He / She / You drinks |
Nosotros / Nosotras bebemos | We drink |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes beben | They / You all drink |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.