Aguado (en. Watery)

/aɡwaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to foods that have lost their consistency or flavor due to being too diluted.
This stew is watery; it lacks thickness.
Este guiso está aguado, le falta espesor.
Indicates that something is very soft or not concentrated enough.
The ice cream has become watery due to the heat.
El helado se ha puesto aguado por el calor.
Can refer to a drink that has been excessively diluted.
I don't like watery juice; I prefer one that's more concentrated.
No me gusta el jugo aguado, prefiero uno más concentrado.

Etymology

From the verb 'aguarse', which means to lose consistency or flavor by adding water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

watery like noodles
Very soft or lacking hardness.
aguado como un fideos
watered down by time
That has lost its original qualities over time.
aguado por el tiempo

Related Words

aguarse
To become water or dilute.
aguarse
aguador
A person who transports and sells water.
aguador

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone considered weak or lacking commitment.
Don't be a wuss; stand up for your ideas.
No seas aguado, defiende tus ideas.
Describing something that lacks substance or is uninteresting.
That movie was dull; I didn't like it.
Esa película fue aguada, no me gustó.