bere
to drink
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈbeːre/
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Cultural Note
Bere is an irregular verb and one of the first Italians learn. Drinking culture in Italy is moderate and social -- drunkenness is stigmatized. Wine and coffee are the most culturally important beverages, each with strict unwritten rules about when and how to consume them.
📝 Example Sentences
Cosa vuoi bere? Offro io.
What do you want to drink? My treat.
In Italia si beve il caffe al banco.
In Italy you drink coffee at the counter.
Abbiamo bevuto un ottimo vino a cena.
We drank an excellent wine at dinner.