water
Significado: The liquid essential for life; to give water to plants or animals
'Water' is the clear liquid that falls as rain and fills rivers and seas. As a verb, it means to pour water on plants or give water to animals. Idioms include 'water under the bridge' (past events no longer relevant), 'in hot water' (in trouble), and 'test the water' (try something cautiously).
Ejemplos
- Would you like a glass of water? 您要一杯水吗?¿Te gustaría un vaso de agua?お水を一杯いかがですか?물 한 잔 드시겠어요?
- Don't forget to water the plants while I'm away. 我不在的时候别忘了给植物浇水。No olvides regar las plantas mientras estoy fuera.私がいない間、植物に水をやるのを忘れないでね。제가 없는 동안 식물에 물 주는 것을 잊지 마세요.
- The waterfall was spectacular after the heavy rain. 大雨过后,瀑布非常壮观。La cascada estaba espectacular después de la fuerte lluvia.大雨の後、滝は壮観でした。큰비가 온 후 폭포가 장관이었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'wæter', from Proto-Germanic 'watōr', from the Proto-Indo-European root 'wed-' (water, wet). Cognate with German 'Wasser', Dutch 'water', and Russian 'voda'. One of the most ancient and universal words in Indo-European languages.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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