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bebidas

beh-BEE-dahs

nounfA1

drinks?General term for liquids consumed

Also:beverages?Slightly more formal equivalent of 'drinks'

📝 In Action

¿Qué bebidas tienen para los niños?

What drinks do you have for the children?

Las bebidas azucaradas no son muy saludables.

Sugary beverages are not very healthy.

El costo incluye todas las comidas y bebidas.

The cost includes all meals and drinks.

Word Connections

Synonyms

refrescos (soft drinks)
líquidos (liquids)

Common Collocations

bebidas alcohólicas – alcoholic drinks
bebidas frías/calientes – cold/hot drinks
servir las bebidas – to serve the drinks

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Since 'bebidas' ends in '-as', it is always feminine and plural. You must use feminine plural words (like 'las' or 'muchas') before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "El bebidas están listas."

Correction: Las bebidas están listas.

⭐ Usage Tips

Quick Ordering Tip

In a restaurant, you can simply ask, '¿Qué bebidas tienen?' (What drinks do you have?) to see the options.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: bebidas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'bebidas'?

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Word Family

bebida(drink (singular)) - noun

beber(to drink) - verb

bebedor(drinker) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bebidas' usually alcoholic or non-alcoholic?

'Bebidas' is a general term for anything liquid you drink. If you mean alcohol, you must specify with 'bebidas alcohólicas' (alcoholic drinks).

Why is it feminine ('la bebida') if it comes from the verb 'beber'?

Many Spanish nouns that end in -a and are formed from verbs (like 'la comida' from 'comer') are feminine. Think of 'bebida' as 'the action of drinking' or 'the result of drinking,' which naturally took on the feminine form.