bebe más agua
/bebe mas aɡwa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "drink more water" is translated as bebe más agua.
This phrase is used as an instruction or a piece of advice to tell someone to increase their intake of water. You can also use the infinitive form beber más agua to turn the instruction into a general statement or a title, such as "Drinking more water [is good]".
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase bebe más agua, the word más functions as "more" and modifies the noun agua (water).
Which one should you use?
The choice of form depends on whether you are addressing one person or a group, and the level of formality required. While bebe más agua is a direct imperative, using the infinitive beber más agua makes it a general statement.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group, the form changes based on the region. In Spain, if you are giving advice to a group of friends or peers, you use the plural informal form bebed más agua. In Latin America, or in formal settings in Spain, the plural form beban más agua is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/bebe mas aɡwa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word agua is grammatically feminine, but it uses the masculine article el in the singular to avoid a clashing sound with the stressed 'a' in agua. This means that while you say el agua, you still use feminine adjectives to describe it.
- The verb beber is specifically used for liquids, but in some regions, using it for alcohol can imply a heavier habit of drinking than using the more general verb tomar.
- The Spanish word más and the English word 'master' both trace back to the same Latin root, 'magis', meaning 'more'.
Examples in context
- Recuerden mantenerse hidratados durante la conferencia y beber más agua regularmenteRemember to stay hydrated during the conference and drink more water regularly
- ¡Hey! No te olvides de tomar más agua hoy. Es esencial para tu saludHey! Don't forget to drink more water today. It's essential for your health
- Bebe más agua para sentirte mejor.Drink more water to feel better.
- Si vas a correr, bebe más agua.If you are going to run, drink more water.
- Bebe más agua durante el día.Drink more water during the day.
Example conversation
Mateo notices Lucía looks tired at the office.
- MateoTe ves cansada, Lucía.You look tired, Lucía.
- LucíaTengo un poco de sueño.I am a little sleepy.
- MateoBebe más agua y te sentirás mejor.Drink more water and you will feel better.
- LucíaTienes razón, voy por un vaso.You are right, I'll go get a glass.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agua, bebe, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
