Misplaced Accent

Since the singular word 'bebé' ends in a vowel, you just add an 's' to make it plural: bebé -> bebés.

Making it Plural

Although 'bebé' can refer to a boy or a girl, when using the plural form 'bebés' generically (like 'all babies'), it is commonly paired with the masculine articles 'los' or 'unos'.

Gender Note

The stress falls on the last syllable: be-BÉS. The accent mark helps you remember this.

Pronunciation

Extremely common. This is the plural form of the word for a very young child.

Confusing Noun and Verb

'Bebés' is the form of the verb 'beber' (to drink) that goes with 'tú' (the informal singular 'you') when talking about something happening now or habitually.

Present Time Action

This verb is very predictable! To form this 'tú' form, you take the 'er' off the infinitive 'beber' and add 'es'.

Regular -ER Verb

Since 'bebés' (verb) and 'bebés' (noun) sound identical, listen to the words around it. If it follows 'tú' or is used as an action, it's the verb 'to drink'.

Context is Key

Very common, as it is a core action verb conjugated in the present tense.

Learn the two meanings of the Spanish word 'bebés': the plural noun meaning 'babies' and the present tense conjugation of the verb 'beber' (to drink). Includes full conjugations and examples.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

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