agua de pepino
/aɡwa de pepino/from spelling rules
agua de pepino is the Spanish phrase for cucumber water.
This phrase describes water that has been infused with slices of cucumber for flavor. In Spanish, the standard way to describe any flavored or fruit-infused water is to use the structure agua de [fruit/vegetable].
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of agua (water), de (of) and pepino (cucumber), meaning literally "water of cucumber".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, agua fresca de pepino is used to refer to cucumber water.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡwa de pepino/
Did you know?
- The word pepino is actually a diminutive form of the Old Spanish word pepón, which originally referred to a large pumpkin.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, you might not find a plain agua de pepino in a street market. It is common to find it prepared as a savory drink, often blended with lime and a pinch of salt.
- In traditional Mexican street markets, you will often see agua de pepino displayed in massive, clear glass jugs known as vitroleros.
Examples in context
- En la conferencia, sirvieron agua de pepino.At the conference, they served cucumber water.
- Me gustaría pedir un vaso de agua de pepino, por favor.I would like to order a glass of cucumber water, please.
- Hoy estoy preparando agua con pepino para refrescar a los invitados.Today, I'm making cucumber water to refresh the guests.
- ¡Qué calor! Necesito un vaso de agua con pepino.It's so hot! I need a glass of cucumber water.
- ¿Te gustaría probar un poco de agua fresca de pepino?Would you like to try some refreshing cucumber water?
- Me gusta mucho el agua de pepino.I really like cucumber water.
- ¿Quieres un vaso de agua de pepino?Do you want a glass of cucumber water?
- El agua de pepino está en la nevera.The cucumber water is in the fridge.
Example conversation
At a summer brunch at home.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿quieres agua de pepino?Daniel, do you want some cucumber water?
- DanielSí, por favor, hace mucho calor hoy.Yes, please, it is very hot today.
- MaríaAquí tienes tu agua de pepino fría.Here is your cold cucumber water.
- DanielGracias, María, está muy refrescante.Thanks, María, it is very refreshing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agua, de, pepino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
