Mantente hidratado
/mantente idɾatado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stay hydrated" is translated into Spanish as Mantente hidratado.
This phrase is used as a reminder or piece of advice to drink enough water to keep the body functioning properly.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive imperative mantente (keep yourself) and the adjective hidratado (hydrated).
Which one should you use?
Mantente hidratado is an imperative command or advice, whereas Estás hidratado would mean "You are hydrated" (a statement of fact).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, the adjective must change to the feminine form hidratada. To address a group of people, use the plural form Manténganse hidratados.
How do you pronounce it?
/mantente idɾatado/
Did you know?
- The verb mantener used in mantente comes from the Latin manu tenere, which literally means to 'hold in the hand'.
- In some Latin American countries, asking for agua might result in being served sparkling water, so you must specify agua natural if you want still water to stay hydrated.
- In some Caribbean regions, you might hear people suggest Refréscate ('refresh yourself') as a way to encourage someone to drink fluids to combat the heat.
Examples in context
- ¡Mantente hidratado!Stay hydrated!This sentence is useful for practicing the command Mantente hidratado.Tatoeba #10909036 by DJ_Saidez, translation #1676769 by Spamster
- El médico aconsejó a los pacientes mantener una buena hidratación durante el verano.The doctor advised patients to maintain good hydration during the summer.
- Como organizadores del evento, no olviden mantenerse hidratados y ofrecer agua a los participantes.As event organizers, don't forget to stay hydrated yourselves and provide water for the participants.
- Amigo, durante el partido de fútbol, mantente hidratado y bebe bastante agua.Friend, during the soccer match, stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Asegúrate de estar bien hidratado antes de salir a correr para evitar calambres.Make sure you are well hydrated before going for a run to avoid cramps.
- Mantente hidratado durante el ejercicio.Stay hydrated during exercise.
- Hace mucho calor, mantente hidratado.It is very hot, stay hydrated.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are hiking on a sunny day.
- ElenaHace mucho sol hoy, Javier.It is very sunny today, Javier.
- JavierSí, pero tengo mucha agua.Yes, but I have plenty of water.
- ElenaQué bueno, mantente hidratado.That's good, stay hydrated.
- JavierNo te preocupes, Elena.Don't worry, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
