Water in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'water' is 'agua', pronounced AH-gwah (IPA: /ˈagwa/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: aguas).
Pronunciation: AH-gwah
| Spanish | agua |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-gwah · /ˈagwa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | aguas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'agua'
- Bebo dos litros de agua al día.
I drink two liters of water a day. - ¿Me trae un vaso de agua, por favor?
Could you bring me a glass of water, please? - El agua de esta fuente está muy fría.
The water from this fountain is very cold. - Después de correr una hora bajo el sol, lo único que quería era agua fresca.
After running for an hour under the sun, the only thing I wanted was cool water.
Common Phrases with 'agua'
- estar con el agua al cuello
to be up to one's neck (in trouble) - más claro que el agua
crystal clear (clearer than water) - ¡aguas!
watch out! (Mexico)
How to Use 'agua'
'Agua' is feminine but takes 'el' in the singular because it starts with a stressed 'a': 'el agua fría', but 'las aguas' and 'esta agua'. Adjectives still agree in feminine: 'el agua está fría', never 'frío'.
Regional note: In Mexico, 'aguas' (fruit waters like 'agua de horchata') are classic drinks, and the exclamation '¡aguas!' means 'watch out!'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Water' in Spanish is 'agua', pronounced AH-gwah.
It is spelled a-g-u-a.
'Agua' is feminine: you say 'la agua'.
The plural of 'agua' is 'aguas'.
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