drink the water

drink the water(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. beber el agua
Are you going to drink the water? I am thirsty. If you are not going to drink it, I'll drink it.¿Vas a beber el agua? Tengo sed. Si no vas a beberlo, lo beberé.
b. tomar el agua
Delfina didn't drink the water that she bought from the concession stand. What a waste of money! It cost $4.Delfina no tomó el agua que compró del puesto de comida. ¡Qué desperdicia de dinero! Costó $4.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. bebe el agua
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Don't drink the water from the hose, Sergio. We are civilized people. Grab a glass and drink the water from the tap.No bebas el agua de la manguera, Sergio. Somos personas civilizadas. Coge un vaso y bebe el agua de la llave.
b. toma el agua
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Drink the water slowly. It is dangerous to drink water to fast.Toma el agua lentamente. Es peligroso tomar agua demasiado rápidamente.
c. beba el agua
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Sir, you shouldn't drink the tap water here. Drink the water that we sell.Señor, no debería beber el agua del grifo aquí. Beba el agua que vendemos.
d. tome el agua
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
You can't drink your bottle of water right now. Drink the water after the surgery.No puede tomar su botella de agua ahora mismo. Tome el agua después de la cirugía.
a. beban el agua (plural)
The faucet is broken. Drink the water that is in the fridge.La llave está rota. Beban el agua que está en el refrigerador.
b. tomen el agua (plural)
Don't start running yet. You are not hydrated. Drink the water.No empiecen a correr ya. No están hidratados. Tomen el agua.
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