How to Say ‘And to drink?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Y de tomar?
ee deh toh-MAHR
[ee deh toh-MAHR]
💬 Usage Tip: In Mexico, tomar is the everyday verb for drinking, and beber sounds bookish. You'll hear waiters ask exactly this, too.
Phrase Breakdown
Y
[ee]
and
A conjunction used to join words or ideas.
«Y» conecta «trabajo» y «vida personal».
“Y” connects “work” and “personal life.”
de
[deh]
to / for
Here links to 'tomar': 'de tomar' means 'as a drink'.
¿Qué hay de comer?
What is there to eat?
tomar
[toh-MAHR]
Drink
'Tomar' is a verb meaning to drink or to take, implying consumption.
Quiero tomar agua.
I want to drink water.
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