agua
standard, Mexico
Water is agua in Mexico. The word is feminine but takes el in the singular: el agua fría. Agüita is a diminutive that sounds friendly or caring.
Meaning: drinking water (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| agua | standard, Mexico |
| agüita | affectionate |
Mexicans say agua de la llave for tap water and agua embotellada or agua purificada for bottled water. Aguas frescas are fruit drinks like agua de jamaica.
When do people say it?
The shout ¡Aguas! in Mexican slang means "watch out". It has nothing to do with drinking.
Did you know?
- Agua de jamaica is made from hibiscus flowers and is one of the most common aguas frescas in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Quisiera un vaso de agua, por favor.I would like a glass of water, please.
- No tomes agua de la llave.Do not drink tap water.
- ¡Aguas, que viene un carro!Watch out, a car is coming!
Example conversation
Karla asks a taquería worker called Mesero for drinks in Mexico City.
- Mesero¿Qué van a tomar?What will you drink?
- KarlaUn agua de jamaica y un agua natural.A hibiscus water and a plain water.
- MeseroCon gusto.My pleasure.
- KarlaGracias.Thank you.
