A1 noun Neutral #255 más común

water

/ˈwɔːtər/

A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for all forms of life. It falls from the clouds as rain and forms the seas, lakes, and rivers on Earth.

Ejemplos

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1

I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.

I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.

2

The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.

The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.

3

Can you grab me a water from the fridge?

Can you grab me a water from the fridge?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
water
Verb
water
Adjetivo
watery
Relacionado
watering
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Truco para recordar

Visualize the letter 'W' as a wave in the ocean.

Quiz rápido

I am very thirsty, may I have a glass of ____?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: water

Ejemplos

1

I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.

everyday

I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.

2

The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.

formal

The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.

3

Can you grab me a water from the fridge?

informal

Can you grab me a water from the fridge?

4

Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.

academic

Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.

5

The factory must comply with strict regulations regarding water waste.

business

The factory must comply with strict regulations regarding water waste.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
water
Verb
water
Adjetivo
watery
Relacionado
watering

Colocaciones comunes

tap water tap water
bottled water bottled water
drinking water drinking water
salt water salt water
boiling water boiling water

Frases Comunes

like a fish out of water

like a fish out of water

to be in hot water

to be in hot water

under the water

under the water

Se confunde a menudo con

water vs waiter

A waiter is a person who serves food in a restaurant, while water is a liquid you drink.

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Notas de uso

Water is usually an uncountable noun, but it can be used as a countable noun when referring to a specific serving, like 'a bottle of water' or 'two waters' in a restaurant.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'water' with 'a' (e.g., 'I want a water') without being in a restaurant context; it is better to say 'some water' or 'a glass of water'.

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Truco para recordar

Visualize the letter 'W' as a wave in the ocean.

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Origen de la palabra

From Old English 'wæter', derived from the Proto-Germanic 'watōr'.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun: use with 'some' or 'much'. Can function as a verb meaning to give water to plants. Plural form 'waters' is used to describe large areas of sea.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, tap water is free and safe to drink in public places and restaurants.

Quiz rápido

I am very thirsty, may I have a glass of ____?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: water

Palabras relacionadas

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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