Agua (en. Water)
/ˈaɡwa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Liquid that forms rivers, lakes, oceans and is vital for living beings.
Water is essential for agriculture.
El agua es fundamental para la agricultura.
Chemical substance composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Water is represented by the formula H2O.
El agua se representa con la fórmula H2O.
Element used in numerous industrial processes.
Water is required for energy production.
Se requiere agua para la producción de energía.
Etymology
From Latin 'aqua', meaning water.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Water that you will not drink, let it flow.
Advice not to interfere in others' problems.
Agua que no has de beber, déjala correr
To be between water and flames.
To be in a risky situation.
Estar entre el agua y las llamas
Past waters do not move the mill.
What happened in the past should not affect the present.
Aguas passadas no mueven molino
Related Words
aquatic
Related to water.
acuático
avocado
Fruit of the avocado tree.
aguacate
hot springs
Underground waters that emerge to the surface heated geothermally.
aguas termales
Slang Meanings
Water is life.
For me, water is life; I always carry it with me.
Para mí, el agua es vida, siempre la llevo conmigo.
To be in trouble.
I was in trouble when he told me he needed help.
Estaba en agua cuando me dijo que necesitaba ayuda.