Part of speech: Verb (beber) and Noun (afrenta)
Phonetic transcription: - beber: /beˈber/ - afrenta: /aˈfɾenta/
Translation: - beber: to drink - afrenta: insult, affront
Meaning: - "Beber" is a regular verb in Spanish that means "to drink." It is used in both oral and written contexts and is a common word in the Spanish language. It is used to express the action of consuming liquids. - "Afrenta" is a noun that translates to "insult" or "affront." It refers to actions or words that cause offense or humiliation to someone. It is also used in both oral and written contexts, although it might be more common in written form in formal language.
Examples: 1. Beber: - Spanish: Me encanta beber agua fría en verano. - English: I love drinking cold water in the summer.
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Beber los vientos por alguien" -> to be infatuated with someone - "No beberse el agua de un trago" -> not to rush things - "Beber los vientos por algo" -> to crave something - "Beberse las lágrimas" -> to cry a lot - "Beberse el mar" -> to be extremely thirsty - "Estar para mejor beberse los mocos" -> to be in a bad situation - "Beber los vientos por" -> to love someone madly
Etymology: - "Beber" comes from the Latin word "bibere". - "Afrenta" comes from the Latin "affrontia", meaning insult.
Synonyms: - Beber: tomar (to have), ingerir (to ingest) - Afrenta: insulto (insult), ultraje (outrage)
Antonyms: - Beber: abstenerse de beber (to abstain from drinking) - Afrenta: elogio (praise), halago (compliment)