rompí aguas
/rompi aɡwas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my water broke" is translated into Spanish as rompí aguas.
This phrase is used by a pregnant woman to say that the amniotic sac has ruptured, signaling the start of labor.
How does it change in a sentence?
While rompí aguas is a direct translation, the more natural way to express this in Spanish is using the reflexive construction se me rompieron las aguas.
How do you pronounce it?
/rompi aɡwas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the possessive mis (my) instead of the indirect object pronoun me (to me) when describing this event in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word aguas is used as a slang warning to 'watch out' or 'be careful', though this usage has nothing to do with pregnancy or amniotic fluid.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the event is colloquially described as estallar la bolsa, meaning 'the bag exploded'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people refer to the amniotic sac as la fuente, which translates to 'the fountain'.
Examples in context
- Doctor, mi bolsa se ha roto. Necesito atención médica inmediata.Doctor, my water broke. I need immediate medical attention.
- ¡Amiga! Se me rompió la fuente. Estoy emocionada y asustada al mismo tiempo.Friend! My water broke. I am excited and scared at the same time.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at home when she feels a sudden gush of fluid.
- ElenaDaniel, creo que rompí aguas.Daniel, I think my water broke.
- Daniel¿Estás segura? ¡Llamaré al médico ahora!Are you sure? I'll call the doctor now!
- ElenaSí, definitivamente rompí aguas hace un momento.Yes, I definitely broke my water a moment ago.
- DanielBusca tu maleta y yo preparo el coche.Get your bag and I will prepare the car.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
