bebe agua
/bebe aɡwa/from spelling rules
To say "drink some water" in Spanish, use bebe agua.
This phrase is used as an instruction or a request for someone to consume water.
Which one should you use?
For a formal setting, you can use Tome agua or Beba agua. If you are addressing more than one person at once, use beban agua.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear Toma agua, por favor to say "drink some water, please". In Argentina, the phrase Tomá agua, che is used to mean "drink some water, mate".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bebe agua uses the informal imperative (tú). The form beban agua is the imperative used when addressing a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
/bebe aɡwa/
Did you know?
- The word agua is grammatically feminine, yet it is paired with the masculine article el to form el agua. This rule exists solely to prevent the two 'a' sounds from blurring together into a single, confusing syllable.
- In Spain, asking for agua in a restaurant often results in the server asking if you want it con gas (with gas) or sin gas (without gas). This is because sparkling water is extremely common and often the default preference.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, offering water is not just about thirst but is a social gesture of hospitality. It is considered polite to offer agua immediately upon a guest entering a home, regardless of the time of day.
Examples in context
- Por favor, tome agua.Please, drink some water.
- Toma agua, amigo.Drink some water, friend.
- Bebe agua si tienes sed.Drink some water if you are thirsty.
- Bebe agua después de correr.Drink some water after running.
- Bebe agua para hidratarte bien.Drink some water to hydrate yourself well.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are resting after a long walk in the sun.
- ElenaMateo, te ves cansado.Mateo, you look tired.
- MateoSí, hace mucho calor.Yes, it is very hot.
- ElenaBebe agua ahora.Drink some water now.
- MateoGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
