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"Alimentos" is a form of "alimento", a noun which is often translated as "food". "Bebidas" is a form of "beber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". Learn more about the difference between "alimentos" and "bebidas" below.
el alimento(
ah
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lee
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mehn
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sustenance)
a. food
¿Tiene algún alimento que quiera donar a los más necesitados?Do you have any food that you want to donate to those in need?
b. nourishment
La leche maternizada provee alimento abundante a los bebés.The formula provides ample nourishment for infants.
beber(
beh
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to consume)
2. (to imbibe)
a. to drink
Julia no bebió nada cuando estaba embarazada.Julia didn't drink at all when she was pregnant.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to drink
Tienes que beber más. Tomar líquidos es muy importante para la salud.You need to drink more. Drinking liquids is very important for your health.
beberse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
