Meaning
To consume water for hydration.
Cultural Background
The 'Filtro de Barro' is a staple in Brazilian homes, known for keeping water naturally cool and filtered. In Portugal, it is very common to ask for 'água da torneira' (tap water) in restaurants, and it is usually free. In some regions, 'beber água' is part of a welcoming ritual for guests arriving from a long journey. Due to water scarcity, 'beber água' is often discussed in the context of conservation and 'desalinização' (desalination).
Tomar vs Beber
In Brazil, use 'tomar' to sound more like a local in casual settings.
Tap Water
In Brazil, always ask if the 'água da torneira' is 'filtrada' before drinking.
Meaning
To consume water for hydration.
Tomar vs Beber
In Brazil, use 'tomar' to sound more like a local in casual settings.
Tap Water
In Brazil, always ask if the 'água da torneira' is 'filtrada' before drinking.
Offering Water
It is polite to offer a glass of water to anyone who enters your home or office.
Test Yourself
Conjugate the verb 'beber' in the present tense.
Eu ____ água todos os dias.
The first person singular (Eu) of 'beber' is 'bebo'.
Choose the correct article for 'água'.
Eu quero ____ água gelada.
'Água' is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'a'.
Complete the restaurant dialogue.
Garçom: O que você quer beber? Você: Eu ____ beber uma água mineral.
'Eu quero' is the standard way to express a desire or order.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a hot day at the beach?
On a hot day, you typically want 'gelada' (cold) water.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Water to Drink
Tipos de Água
- • Água Mineral
- • Água com Gás
- • Água da Torneira
- • Água de Coco
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu ____ água todos os dias.
The first person singular (Eu) of 'beber' is 'bebo'.
Eu quero ____ água gelada.
'Água' is a feminine noun, so it takes the article 'a'.
Garçom: O que você quer beber? Você: Eu ____ beber uma água mineral.
'Eu quero' is the standard way to express a desire or order.
Which phrase fits a hot day at the beach?
On a hot day, you typically want 'gelada' (cold) water.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, for soup you use 'tomar' or 'comer'.
It is feminine (a água).
Say 'Uma água, por favor'.
It is sparkling or carbonated water.
Usually no, they use filters or buy bottled water.
No, it is a regular -er verb.
It literally means 'water for drinking' or 'potable water'.
Yes, but 'tomar um café' is much more common.
Say 'Estou com sede'.
Yes, 'ele bebe muito' often implies he drinks a lot of alcohol.
Related Phrases
Ter sede
similarTo be thirsty
Água potável
specialized formDrinkable water
Tomar um gole
builds onTo take a sip
Hidratar-se
synonymTo hydrate oneself
