Verb conjugation

beber a morro

to drink straight from the tap/spout/bottle (i.e. without a cup)

Usage

A colloquial fixed expression meaning to drink straight from the bottle or can, without a glass — mouth (morro/hocico) to container: bebió el agua a morro porque no había vasos. Informal, common in everyday Peninsular Spanish.

Examples

Bebió el refresco a morro directamente de la botella. — He drank the soda straight from the bottle.
En el camping siempre bebemos a morro. — At the campsite we always drink straight from the bottle/can.
No es de buena educación beber a morro delante de invitados. — It's not polite to drink straight from the bottle in front of guests.

Common mistake

Casual/informal register — fine among friends or family, but drinking a morro in front of guests or in formal settings can come across as rude in many Spanish-speaking cultures.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

tú	-
nosotros	-
vosotros	-

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Frequently asked questions

What does "beber a morro" mean?

"beber a morro" means "to drink straight from the tap/spout/bottle (i.e. without a cup)".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "beber a morro"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "beber a morro" is: tú -, nosotros -, vosotros -.

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