A1 — Beginnerverb
bere
to drink
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sorseggiareingurgitaredissetarsitracannare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sputarerifiutaredigiunareastenersi
Usage note
'Sorseggiare' = to sip slowly. 'Tracannare' = to gulp down. 'Dissetarsi' = to quench one's thirst. Bere is irregular: bevo, bevi, beve, beviamo, bevete, bevono.
Example
"Bevo sempre un caffè al bar prima di andare in ufficio."
"I always drink a coffee at the bar before going to the office."
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