bebido
“bebido” means “drunk” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
drunk, consumed
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He bebido un vaso de agua antes de salir.
A1I have drunk a glass of water before leaving.
Ellos habían bebido todo el jugo de naranja.
A2They had drunk all the orange juice.
drunk, intoxicated
Also: tipsy
📝 In Action
El hombre estaba claramente bebido y no podía conducir.
B1The man was clearly drunk and couldn't drive.
Llegó un poco bebida a la cena, pero nadie lo notó.
B2She arrived a little tipsy at dinner, but no one noticed.
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Which sentence uses 'bebido' as an adjective, meaning intoxicated?
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Comes directly from the Latin verb *bibere*, meaning 'to drink.' It has retained its core meaning and form throughout its evolution into Spanish.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'bebido' and when do I use 'borracho' for 'drunk'?
'Bebido' is often considered slightly more formal or polite when describing intoxication. 'Borracho' is very common and direct, but can sometimes feel a bit harsher or more informal.
Does 'bebido' change its ending?
Yes, but only when it is used as an adjective meaning 'drunk.' If you are using it with 'haber' to talk about a finished action (e.g., 'He bebido'), it never changes.