B2 noun Neutral

aquatic

/əˈkwæt.ɪk/

A plant or animal that lives in or on water, rather than on land. It can also refer to sports or exercises performed in water, such as swimming or diving.

Ejemplos

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1

The store sells a variety of tropical aquatics for home fish tanks.

The shop offers many different warm-water plants and animals for domestic aquariums.

2

The conservation of rare aquatics is a priority for the marine biology department.

Protecting uncommon water-dwelling organisms is a main goal for the sea biology office.

3

I'm thinking about adding some colorful aquatics to my backyard pond.

I am considering putting some bright water plants in the pond behind my house.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aquatic
Adverbio
aquatically
Adjetivo
aquatic
Relacionado
aquarium
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Truco para recordar

The prefix 'aqua-' means water. Think of an 'aquarium'—an 'aquatic' is any living thing you would find inside one.

Quiz rápido

The local lake is home to several rare ______, including a unique species of flowering lily.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: aquatics

Ejemplos

1

The store sells a variety of tropical aquatics for home fish tanks.

everyday

The shop offers many different warm-water plants and animals for domestic aquariums.

2

The conservation of rare aquatics is a priority for the marine biology department.

formal

Protecting uncommon water-dwelling organisms is a main goal for the sea biology office.

3

I'm thinking about adding some colorful aquatics to my backyard pond.

informal

I am considering putting some bright water plants in the pond behind my house.

4

Research indicates that these specific aquatics are sensitive to changes in pH levels.

academic

Scientific studies show that these particular water organisms react to changes in acidity.

5

Our firm provides professional maintenance for commercial-grade aquatics.

business

Our company offers expert care for water-based features and organisms in business settings.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aquatic
Adverbio
aquatically
Adjetivo
aquatic
Relacionado
aquarium

Colocaciones comunes

freshwater aquatic an organism that lives in water that is not salty
marine aquatic an organism that lives in the sea or ocean
ornamental aquatic a water plant or animal kept for decoration
invasive aquatic a water-dwelling species that causes harm to a new environment
aquatics center a facility specifically designed for water sports

Frases Comunes

aquatic life

animals and plants living in water

aquatic sports

sports played in or on water

aquatic ecosystem

a community of organisms in a water environment

Se confunde a menudo con

aquatic vs marine

Marine specifically refers to saltwater environments, whereas aquatic covers both freshwater and saltwater.

aquatic vs amphibian

An amphibian lives both on land and in water, while an aquatic lives primarily in the water.

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Notas de uso

While 'aquatic' is most commonly used as an adjective, it serves as a noun when referring to a specific water-dwelling organism or the category of water sports (often pluralized as 'aquatics').

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'marine' as a synonym for all aquatic things, but they should remember that 'aquatic' includes lakes and rivers, not just the sea.

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Truco para recordar

The prefix 'aqua-' means water. Think of an 'aquarium'—an 'aquatic' is any living thing you would find inside one.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'aquaticus', which is derived from 'aqua', the word for water.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a countable noun in biological contexts. Often used in the plural 'aquatics' to refer to sports or groups of organisms. Can function as a collective noun for species in a specific habitat.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, an 'aquatics center' is a common public facility for community swimming and competitive water sports.

Quiz rápido

The local lake is home to several rare ______, including a unique species of flowering lily.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: aquatics

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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