bebías

Bebías is the second-person singular form of the Spanish verb beber in the imperfect indicative. It conveys actions or states in the past that were habitual, repeated, or ongoing, such as “you used to drink” or “you were drinking.”

As an imperfect form, bebías pairs with the subject tú; the same verb forms are used with or without subject pronouns in casual speech. The imperfect endings for -er verbs include -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían, so bebías is the standard tú form. In many dialects, ustedes may replace vosotros in Latin America, but bebías remains the form for tú.

Examples illustrate its use: “Cuando era niño, bebías leche todas las mañanas.” “¿Qué bebías tú cuando llegaste?” “En aquella época bebías mucho café.” The imperfect contrasts with the preterite bebiste, which expresses a completed past action.

Notes: bebías can be distinguished from other forms such as bebía (él/ella/Ud.) or bebíais (vosotros). It derives from beber, meaning to drink, and the verb has related forms across tenses and moods, including bebamos (subjunctive) and bebido (past participle).