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"Que te gusta comer" is a form of "que te gusta comer", a phrase which is often translated as "you like eating". "Beber" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". Learn more about the difference between "beber" and "que te gusta comer" below.
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.).
que te gusta comer(
keh
teh
goos
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tah
koh
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mehr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (to ingest food; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you like eating
La jefa de cocina sabe que te gusta comer arroz, por eso te sugiere que pruebes la paella.The chef knows you like eating rice, that's why she's suggesting you try the paella.
2. (informal) (to eat lunch; singular) (Mexico) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
a. you like having lunch
Como sé que te gusta comer pronto, podemos quedar en el restaurante a la una.I know you like having lunch early, so we can meet at the restaurant at one.
3. (informal) (to eat dinner; singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. you like having dinner
Tu novio sabe que te gusta comer fuera y te va a llevar a un buen restaurante.Your boyfriend knows you like having dinner out so he is taking you to a good restaurant.
