Breakdown of Bevi almeno un bicchiere d'acqua.
un
a / an (masculine)
il bicchiere
the glass
l'acqua
the water (f)
di
of, from
Questions & Answers about Bevi almeno un bicchiere d'acqua.
Why is it bevi and not beve if this is a command?
Bevi is the informal command (imperative) for tu (you). For most verbs ending in -ere, the tu command ends in -i, making it look exactly like the normal present tense. So bevi can mean both "you drink" and "drink!".
How does almeno fit into a lesson about words like neanche or nemmeno?
Why is it d'acqua instead of di acqua?
The preposition di (of) drops its "i" and adds an apostrophe before words starting with a vowel, like acqua. This makes it flow better when speaking. You will also see this in common phrases like d'accordo.
Could I use tazza here instead of bicchiere?
Not for water! A bicchiere is a glass, typically used for cold drinks like water or wine. A tazza is a cup or mug with a handle, used for hot drinks like coffee or tea.