aguatero
/aɡwateɾo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for water boy is aguatero.
The term aguatero refers to a man or boy who regularly supplies water to others.
Meaning: a man or boy who regularly supplies others with water (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of aguatero is aguateros, used when referring to multiple water boys or men.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡwateɾo/
Did you know?
- The concept of the aguatero is a common motif in traditional folk songs and poetry from the Río de la Plata region, symbolizing the rhythms of old city life.
- In many historical contexts, an aguatero was not just a boy, but a vital civic figure who operated a cart to deliver water to urban households before modern plumbing.
- Because agua is feminine but uses the masculine article el in the singular, the masculine aguatero retains a linguistic link to one of the most famous gender-rule exceptions in Spanish.
Examples in context
- El aguatero trae bidones nuevos.The water boy brings new jugs.
Example conversation
In a small town during a dry summer.
- SofíaNo queda nada de agua en la jarra.There is no water left in the pitcher.
- AlejandroVoy a buscar al aguatero ahora mismo.I will go look for the water boy right now.
- SofíaDile que traiga un bidón grande.Tell him to bring a large jug.
- AlejandroSe lo diré cuando lo vea.I will tell him when I see him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
