più acqua
/ˈpju ˈak.kwa/word by word
The English phrase "more water" is translated into Italian as più acqua.
più acqua is used to express the need for or the desire for an additional amount of water.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of più (more) and acqua (water).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word più does not change its form when used with the uncountable noun acqua.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, and the first syllable is stressed.
Did you know?
- If you ask for più acqua in a restaurant, the waiter will almost certainly ask if you want it 'naturale' or 'frizzante' because Italians rarely drink plain water without specifying the carbonation.
- The Italian word più is a cognate of the English word 'plus', as both originate from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'many'.
- If you are too thirsty to ask for più acqua, you can simply use the word sete, which means 'thirst', to express your state of being.
Examples in context
- Mi serve più acqua.I need more water.This sentence shows how to express a personal need for più acqua.Tatoeba #13078696 by Guybrush88, translation #8108814 by lucasmg123
- Dovresti bere più acqua.You should drink more water.This sentence is a way to suggest someone should drink più acqua.Tatoeba #13775532 by Guybrush88, translation #11698718 by Amastan
- All'Algeria serve più acqua.Algeria needs more water.This sentence uses più acqua to describe a country's need for a resource.Tatoeba #13074344 by Guybrush88, translation #8545611 by Amastan
- Posso avere più acqua nella mia caraffa, per favore?Can I have more water in my carafe, please?
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Example conversation
At a restaurant during lunch.
- MartinaScusa, vorrei più acqua, per favore.Excuse me, I would like more water, please.
- MatteoCerto, te la porto subito.Sure, I will bring it to you right away.
- MartinaGrazie mille, sei molto gentile.Thank you very much, you are very kind.
- MatteoPrego, Martina. Ecco qui.You're welcome, Martina. Here it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (più, acqua) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acqua, più, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
