Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Agua: water
agua
Pronunciation: AH-gwah (stress the capital letters)
Agua means “water” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: water
- How to say it: AH-gwah
- Gender: el agua
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “agua” means and how to use it
Agua means “water.” It is a feminine noun, but it takes “el” in the singular, so you say el agua.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el agua (feminine)
- Plural: las aguas
Examples with audio
- Necesito agua para cocinar.I need water to cook.
- El agua está fría.The water is cold.
- ¿Me das un vaso de agua?Can you give me a glass of water?
Usage tip
Agua takes “el” to avoid two a sounds together, but adjectives stay feminine: el agua fría. In the plural it is “las aguas.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “water” in Spanish?
“water” in Spanish is “agua.” It is pronounced AH-gwah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “agua”?
Say AH-gwah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “agua” masculine or feminine?
Agua is feminine: “el agua.” The plural is “aguas.”
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