bottiglia d'acqua
The English phrase water bottle is bottiglia d'acqua in Italian.
bottiglia d'acqua refers to a container used for holding and carrying water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'bottle of water'. The d' in d'acqua is a contraction of the preposition di (of) used because the following word starts with a vowel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is bottiglia d'acqua. To express the plural, water bottles, use bottiglie d'acqua.
Did you know?
- In Italy, you will often see nasoni on the streets, which are curved iron drinking fountains that allow anyone to refill their bottiglia d'acqua for free.
- While you might use bottiglia d'acqua for a glass vessel, if you are talking about a reusable plastic or metal bottle for hiking, Italians often use the word borraccia.
- If you ask for acqua naturale for your bottiglia d'acqua, you get still water, but acqua frizzante gives you sparkling water, which is extremely popular in Italy.
Examples in context
- Dov'è la mia bottiglia d'acqua?Where's my water bottle?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of your bottiglia d'acqua.Tatoeba #11707234 by Guybrush88, translation #9676203 by DJ_Saidez
- La bottiglia d'acqua è in frigo.The water bottle is in the fridge.This sentence is useful for stating that the bottiglia d'acqua is in the fridge.Tatoeba #4833301 by Guybrush88, translation #1897488 by marcelostockle
- La mia bottiglia d'acqua è vuota.My water bottle is empty.This sentence is useful for describing your bottiglia d'acqua as empty.Tatoeba #11707219 by Guybrush88, translation #9200842 by Cabo
- Al ristorante, potrei avere una bottiglia d'acqua naturale, per favore?At the restaurant, may I have a bottle of still water, please?
- Hai una bottiglietta d'acqua fresca da darmi?Do you have a little bottle of cold water to give me?
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Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are preparing for a hike.
- FrancescoHai preso la tua bottiglia d'acqua?Did you take your water bottle?
- MartinaSì, la mia bottiglia d'acqua è nello zaino.Yes, my water bottle is in the backpack.
- FrancescoOttimo, io prendo la mia ora.Great, I'll take mine now.
- MartinaSiamo pronti per partire!We are ready to go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
