bevanda

drink; beverage

noun beh-VAHN-dah Rare

Origin: From bevere (to drink), from Latin bibere.

Usage Note

Bevanda is the neutral, broad word for any liquid you drink. It is more formal and inclusive than bibita (which tends to mean a soft drink or bottled drink). Bevanda alcolica = alcoholic drink; bevanda analcolica = non-alcoholic drink. Plural is regular: bevande.

Examples

"Vuoi una bevanda calda o fredda?"

Natural Translation

Do you want a hot or cold drink?

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