Aguas (en. Waters)

/ˈaɡwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Clear liquid that occupies the space between aquatic organisms.
The fish swims happily in the waters of the lake.
El pez nada felizmente en las aguas del lago.
Set of rivers and seas.
The waters of the ocean are deep.
Las aguas del océano son profundas.
Refers to a current in a river.
The waters of the river are fast this season.
Las aguas del río son rápidas en esta temporada.
verb
Verb related to wetting or soaking something with water.
Water your plant so that it grows.
Aguas tu planta para que crezca.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aqua', which means water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fried waters
Refers to waters that are boiled or contain bubbles.
aguas fritas
clear waters
Water that is pure and clean.
aguas claras
under the waters
Expression that indicates something is submerged.
bajo las aguas

Related Words

water
Vital liquid for living beings.
agua
ice
Solid state of water.
hielo
snow
Precipitation that consists of ice crystals.
neve

Slang Meanings

Warning or call to attention.
When someone says 'aguas', it is usually to warn of danger.
Cuando alguien dice 'aguas', normalmente es para avisar de un peligro.
Be careful.
Be careful with the traffic, it's very heavy today.
Aguas con el tráfico, es muy intenso hoy.