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"Bebo" is a form of "beber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". "Cuando hace frío" is a phrase which is often translated as "when it's cold". Learn more about the difference between "cuando hace frío" and "bebo" below.
cuando hace frío(
kwahn
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doh
 
ah
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free
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. when it's cold
Cuando hace frío, el gato no sale de la casa.The cat never leaves the house when it's cold.
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beber(
beh
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behr
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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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