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"Bebidas" is a form of "beber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". "Postre" is a form of "postre", a noun which is often translated as "dessert". Learn more about the difference between "bebidas" and "postre" 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.).
transitive verb
a. to drink
Solo bebo café por la mañana.I only drink coffee in the morning.
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.).
intransitive verb
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.
a. to drink
Se prohíbe beber en público.Drinking in public is prohibited.
beberse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to drink up
Bébete tu refresco y vámonos.Drink up your soda and let's go.
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el postre(
pohs
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treh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. dessert
El pastel de ron es mi postre favorito.Rum cake is my favorite dessert.
b. pudding
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Qué pediste de postre?What did you order for pudding?
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