Más agua, por favor
/ˈmas ˈaɡwa poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
The English phrase "more water, please" is translated into Spanish as Más agua, por favor.
Más agua, por favor is a polite way to request an additional amount of water. The phrase por favor is used to show politeness in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of más (more), agua (water) and por favor (please).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmas ˈaɡwa poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- Although agua is a feminine noun, it uses the masculine article el in the singular form to avoid having two 'a' sounds clash. This is why you will see el agua instead of la agua.
- In Spain, if you ask for agua, you might be served a botijo, a traditional porous clay jug designed to keep water cool through evaporation.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, asking for agua at a restaurant may result in receiving agua mineral or bottled water, as tap water is not always served by default.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme más agua, por favor?Could you bring me more water, please?
- ¿Sería tan amable de traerme más agua, por favor?Would you be so kind as to bring me more water, please?
- Me gustaría pedir más agua, por favor.I would like to ask for more water, please.
- ¿Puedes traerme más agua, por favor?Can you bring me more water, please?
- ¿Me puedes dar más agua, por favor?Can you give me more water, please?
- ¿Podrías pasarme más agua, por favor?Could you pass me more water, please?
- Si puede, más agua, por favor.If you can, more water, please.
- Queremos más agua, por favor.We want more water, please.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are dining at a restaurant.
- ElenaEl vaso está vacío. Más agua, por favor.The glass is empty. More water, please.
- DanielClaro, ahora traigo más.Of course, I'll bring more now.
- ElenaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
