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"Tú bebes" is a form of "beber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". "Yo bebo" is a form of "yo bebo", a phrase which is often translated as "I drink". Learn more about the difference between "tú bebes" and "yo bebo" 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.).
yo bebo(
yoh
beh
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boh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I drink
Algunos toman drogas para evadirse de la realidad. Yo bebo.Some take drugs to escape from reality. I drink.
b. I'm drinking
No me hagas reír mientras yo bebo porque me atraganto.Don't make me laugh while I'm drinking or I'll choke.
