Kilo Lingo

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/ˈaɣwa/

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Translation

water

Word origin

From Latin aqua ('water'). The same word gives English 'aquatic', 'aquarium' and 'aqueduct'.

Origin
Latin
Root
aqua
English cognates
aquatic, aquarium, aqueduct

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

litros .

Drink at least two litres of water a day.

¿ traerme , ?

Can you bring me a glass of water, please?

enero.

The river water was very cold in January.

.

The water here is not safe to drink.

muelle puerto.

He fell into the water from the harbour pier.

, tráeme .

Please, bring me a glass of cold water.

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