English–Spanish

“safe to drink” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈtaβle/

Example

El agua no es potable.

The water is not safe to drink.

Illustration for potable (safe to drink)

How to say “safe to drink” in Spanish

“Safe to drink” in Spanish is potable.

Glass of clear water with a green check mark.

Full entry for potable: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with potable

¿Es potable la fuente de esta plaza?

Is the fountain in this square potable?

Tips for using potable

  • Most often used with agua as 'agua potable' on signs and advisories to mark drinking water.

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