¿me das un poco de agua?
To say "can I get some water?" in Spanish, use ¿me das un poco de agua?
This phrase is used to make a polite request for water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ¿me das un poco de agua? literally translates to "Will you give me a little bit of water?"
Which one should you use?
The default form ¿me das un poco de agua? uses the 'tú' (informal) conjugation, which is suitable for friends, family or peers.
How does it change in a sentence?
For example, ¿me puede dar un poco de agua? translates to "Can you give me a little bit of water?" and is more polite than the default das.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking for 'water' in a restaurant often results in being served agua mineral or bottled water rather than tap water.
- The word agua is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'ea', an archaic term for a river or watercourse.
- In some regions, a waiter might respond to this request by asking ¿Natural o con gas?, meaning 'still or sparkling'.
Examples in context
- Sí, por supuesto.Yes, of course.
- Tengo mucha sed, ¿me das un poco de agua?I am very thirsty, can I get some water?
- Oye, ¿me das un poco de agua?Hey, can I get some water?
Example conversation
Javier and Maria are in the kitchen.
- JavierHola, María, ¿me das un poco de agua?Hi, Maria, can I get some water?
- MaríaClaro, Javier, toma el vaso.Sure, Javier, take the glass.
- JavierMuchas gracias por el agua.Thank you very much for the water.
- MaríaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
