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água
A1 noun Comida & Bebidas
🇬🇧 English: water
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Definição

🇵🇹 Portuguese (EU)
noun

água

Definition

🇬🇧 English

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

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

🇬🇧 English

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.

Exemplos

O homem bebe de uma garrafa de água.

"O homem bebe de uma garrafa de água."

🇬🇧 "The man drinks from a bottle of water."

O cão corre pela água.

"O cão corre pela água."

🇬🇧 "The dog runs through the water."

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