bebiendo
“bebiendo” means “drinking” in Spanish (present continuous action).
drinking
Also: by drinking
📝 In Action
Estamos bebiendo jugo de naranja.
A1We are drinking orange juice.
Mi perro estaba bebiendo agua del inodoro. ¡Qué asco!
A2My dog was drinking water from the toilet. How gross!
Llegó a la cima de la montaña bebiendo mucha agua y descansando poco.
B1He reached the top of the mountain by drinking a lot of water and resting little.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'bebiendo' to describe an action happening right now?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *bibere*, meaning 'to drink.' This root is ancient and has remained very similar in Spanish, simply adding the '-iendo' ending to show the ongoing action.
First recorded: Old Spanish (likely 10th-11th century forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bebo' and 'estoy bebiendo'?
'Bebo' is the simple present ('I drink,' usually meaning 'I drink generally' or 'I drink habitually'). 'Estoy bebiendo' uses *bebiendo* to mean 'I am drinking right now' or 'I am in the process of drinking'.
Can I use 'bebiendo' as an adjective?
No. Unlike some English '-ing' words (like 'an interesting book'), *bebiendo* always describes an action or how an action is done. It cannot be placed before a noun to describe it.