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water
/ˈwɔː.tər/
A1 noun Food & Drink
🌎 Spanish (Latam): agua
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Definition

🇬🇧 English
noun

A clear liquid that is essential for all living things. It is used for drinking, cooking, and washing.

Definición

🌎 Spanish (Latam)

Sustancia transparente, inodora e insípida, que se encuentra en estado líquido a temperatura y presión estándar, y cuya composición molecular es de dos átomos de hidrógeno por uno de oxígeno.

Grammar Notes

🇬🇧 English

Uncountable noun. Do not say 'a water'. Say 'some water', 'a glass of water', 'a bottle of water'. Common collocations: tap water, mineral water, sparkling water, still water, hot water.

Cultural Notes

In English-speaking countries, tap water is generally safe to drink. Asking for 'still' or 'sparkling' (fizzy) water is common in restaurants. The phrase 'water under the bridge' means past events that should be forgotten.

Example Sentences

The man drinks from a bottle of water.

"The man drinks from a bottle of water."

🌎 "El hombre bebe de una botella de agua."

The dog runs through the water.

"The dog runs through the water."

🌎 "El perro corre por el agua."

Fill in the Blank 🇬🇧 English

The man drinks from a bottle of ___.

Practice Quiz

1. Sparkling water is water that is:
2. Which is correct?

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