Spanish word

acuático

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈkwatiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaquatic

Example

En el estanque hay peces acuáticos.

There are aquatic fish in the pond.

Illustration for acuático (aquatic)

More examples

¿Has probado alguna vez un deporte acuático como el surf?

Have you ever tried a water-based sport like surfing?

Core concept

Animals and plants living in water.

Common phrases

  • deporte acuático

    water-based sport

  • actividad acuática

    underwater activity

  • especies acuáticas

    aquatic species

Similar words

marino: Relating to the sea or ocean, including marine animals and habitats.
marítimo: Relating to the sea or coast, especially activities like shipping or fishing.
subacuático: Located below the water surface, for objects or activities underwater.
anfibio: Able to live and operate both in water and on land, like some animals.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene relación con el agua y se emplea para describir seres, espacios o actividades que viven, ocupan o transcurren en el medio acuático.

Word origin

From Latin aquāticus, formed from aqua "water" plus the adjectival suffix -aticus, acuático denotes things related to water.

Usage tips

  • Acuático changes for gender and number (acuático/acuática/acuáticos/acuáticas) and normally follows the noun, as in animales acuáticos or plantas acuáticas.

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