No. 4,417 in Portuguese
beber
"Beber" means "to drink."
In a sentence
Eu gosto de beber água todos os dias.
I like to drink water every day.
Here, 'beber' is used in its basic meaning, which is 'to drink', referring to the action of consuming liquids.
Ele está aprendendo a beber moderadamente.
He is learning to drink moderately.
In this sentence, 'beber' refers to the consumption of alcoholic beverages, often implying a context where moderation is emphasized.
Depois da corrida, ele foi beber com os amigos.
After the run, he went to drink with his friends.
Here, 'beber' is used colloquially to indicate social drinking, which typically involves alcohol but also the act of gathering and socializing.
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