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bêbado

/ˈbe.ba.du/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who is drunk; a drunkard.

Example Sentences:
  • Havia um bêbado cantando na praça pública.
  • Dizem que os bêbados e as crianças dizem a verdade.
2.adjective

Intoxicated by alcohol; drunk.

Example Sentences:
  • Ele bebeu demais na festa e ficou bêbado.
  • O motorista bêbado foi detido pela polícia.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'bibitus', past participle of 'bibere' (to drink). In popular Brazilian Portuguese, the spelling 'bêbado' is standard, while 'bebado' is also widely accepted and used colloquially, though traditional grammar sometimes prescribes 'bébado' in Portugal.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Sounds somewhat like 'babble'—when people are bêbado, they often babble incoherently.

Frequently Asked Questions About “bêbado

1. What is the meaning of “bêbado” in English?

In English, bêbado (noun) is defined as: “A person who is drunk; a drunkard.”.

2. How do you use “bêbado” in a sentence?

Havia um bêbado cantando na praça pública.

3. What are English synonyms of “bêbado”?

Common synonyms include:embriagado,alcoolizado,alogado,sóbrio

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “bêbado”?

Derived from the Latin 'bibitus', past participle of 'bibere' (to drink). In popular Brazilian Portuguese, the spelling 'bêbado' is standard, while 'bebado' is also widely accepted and used colloquially, though traditional grammar sometimes prescribes 'bébado' in Portugal.