Two common verbs describe what we do with food and drinks.
The idea
Comer means to eat; beber means to drink. Both are regular -er verbs.
| Verbo | Ejemplo |
|---|---|
| comer | comer pan |
| beber | beber agua |
Examples
- Como pan en casa.I eat bread at home.
- Bebo agua en el parque.I drink water in the park.
- Comemos arroz con verduras.We eat rice with vegetables.
- ¿Bebes leche por la mañana?Do you drink milk in the morning?
- Mi hermana come una manzana.My sister eats an apple.
- Los niños beben zumo.The children drink juice.
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Watch out
Do not use beber for a pear: it is food, not a drink.
Try it yourself
Choose the verb. Quiero ___ una pera. (comer / beber)
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comer
comer: a pear is eaten.
Choose the verb. Vamos a ___ té. (comer / beber)
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beber
beber: tea is drunk.
Choose the verb. El bebé puede ___ agua. (comer / beber)
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beber
beber: the baby drinks water.
Practice round
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Choose the verb. Quiero ___ una pera. (comer / beber)
Choose the verb. Vamos a ___ té. (comer / beber)
Choose the verb. El bebé puede ___ agua. (comer / beber)
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Choose the verb that fits each context.