A1 Collocation Neutral

Tomar uma bebida

To have a drink

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Meaning

To consume a beverage.

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Cultural Background

Socializing often revolves around 'tomar uma', which is a shorthand for having a beer or cocktail. People often say 'beber um café' rather than 'tomar', though both are understood.

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Use it everywhere

You can use 'tomar' for almost any drink in Brazil.

Meaning

To consume a beverage.

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Use it everywhere

You can use 'tomar' for almost any drink in Brazil.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu vou ____ uma bebida.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tomar

Tomar is the correct verb for consuming a beverage.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu vou ____ uma bebida.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tomar

Tomar is the correct verb for consuming a beverage.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'tomar uma água' is very common.

Related Phrases

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Tomar um café

specialized form

To have a coffee

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Beber algo

synonym

To drink something

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