Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
agua
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɣwa/
Meaning
- feminine nounwater
Example
¿Puedes darme agua, por favor?
Could you give me some water, please?
More examples
En verano siempre llevo una botella de agua.
In summer I always carry a bottle of water.
Core concept
Clear drinking water in a glass.
Common phrases
una botella de agua
a bottle of water
agua potable
safe drinking water
agua fría
cold water
Similar words
bebida: Any liquid people drink, alcoholic or nonalcoholic.
agua mineral: Drinking water naturally rich in dissolved minerals.
agua embotellada: Drinking water packaged and sold in bottles.
agua con gas: Drinking water that contains carbonation, producing bubbles.
Definition in Spanish
Líquido claro y esencial para hidratarse, usado como bebida y en la preparación de alimentos y labores domésticas.
Word origin
From Latin aqua meaning 'water', preserved in Spanish as agua.
Usage tips
- Although the noun is feminine, a singular word beginning with a stressed a takes the masculine article el (el agua fría) while adjectives and agreement remain feminine.