How to Say “water” in Spanish

agua

/ˈaɣwa/

water

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “agua” is /ˈaɣwa/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category. It is suitable for beginners.

“water” in Other Languages

Frencheau

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "agua" in Spanish?+

The IPA pronunciation is /ˈaɣwa/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "agua" mean in English?+

"agua" translates to "water" in English. It belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category.

Is "agua" formal or informal in Spanish?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Coffee Shop Survival Phrases

"black coffee" → tinto

/tˈinto/

"I want" → quiero

/kjˈeɾo/

"please" → por favor

/poɾ faβˈoɾ/

"do me a favor" → me hace un favor

/me ˈaθe ˈun faβˈoɾ/

"give me / gift me" → regala

/reɣˈala/

"the bill" → la cuenta

/la kwˈɛnta/

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