drink water
Consume water
Use this phrase anytime you need to hydrate or suggest someone else should for their health.
Em 15 segundos
- The basic act of consuming H2O for hydration.
- Used as a simple statement, request, or health advice.
- Essential for daily life, health, and restaurant settings.
Significado
This phrase describes the simple act of putting water in your mouth and swallowing it. It is the most basic way to say you are hydrating yourself.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6At a restaurant with a waiter
I will just drink water for now, thank you.
I will just drink water for now, thank you.
Giving health advice to a friend
You look tired; you should drink some water.
You look tired; you should drink some water.
Texting a gym partner
Don't forget to drink water during our workout!
Don't forget to drink water during our workout!
Contexto cultural
In recent years, 'drinking water' has become a major wellness trend in the US and UK. People track their intake with apps and carry 'emotional support' water bottles. It transitioned from a basic necessity to a symbol of self-care and productivity.
The 'Some' Rule
Adding `some` before `water` makes you sound much more like a native speaker. `I want to drink some water` sounds softer than `I want to drink water`.
Don't say 'Eat'
In some languages, the word for 'drink' and 'eat' is the same. In English, never say `eat water` unless you are eating ice!
Em 15 segundos
- The basic act of consuming H2O for hydration.
- Used as a simple statement, request, or health advice.
- Essential for daily life, health, and restaurant settings.
What It Means
Drink water is a direct action. It means you are consuming the most essential liquid for life. It is simple, clear, and used every single day. You use it when you feel thirsty. You use it when you want to stay healthy. It is the foundation of human survival and English conversation.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase as a command or a statement. Use it with I to describe your own action. Use it with you to give advice to a friend. You can add words like a glass of or some to make it sound more natural. For example, I need to drink some water sounds very relaxed. If you are at a gym, you might just say I'm going to drink water.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you are thirsty. It is perfect for a restaurant when the waiter asks for your order. Use it at the office when you take a break. It is great for health talk too. If a friend has a headache, tell them to drink water. It shows you care about their well-being. It is also common in sports contexts.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you are drinking something else like juice or soda. If you are at a fancy wine tasting, saying I want to drink water might feel a bit out of place, though it is not wrong. Avoid using it as a command to a boss or a stranger. It can sound a bit too direct or bossy. Instead, ask Would you like some water? to be more polite.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, there is a huge focus on hydration. You will see people carrying giant reusable water bottles everywhere. It is a status symbol of being healthy and organized. There is even a popular internet meme about being a 'Hydro Homie.' This means someone who loves to drink water and encourages others to do the same. It is a very positive, health-conscious habit.
Common Variations
You will often hear grab a drink of water or get some water. In the UK, you might hear have a glass of water. If you are in a hurry, you might say chug some water, which means to drink it very fast. If you are just taking a tiny bit, you say take a sip of water. All of these keep the conversation flowing smoothly.
Notas de uso
The phrase is neutral and works in almost any setting. To sound more natural in casual conversation, use 'get some water' or 'have some water' instead of the direct 'drink water'.
The 'Some' Rule
Adding `some` before `water` makes you sound much more like a native speaker. `I want to drink some water` sounds softer than `I want to drink water`.
Don't say 'Eat'
In some languages, the word for 'drink' and 'eat' is the same. In English, never say `eat water` unless you are eating ice!
Tap vs. Bottled
In many English-speaking cities, it is perfectly normal to `drink water` straight from the tap. If you are at a restaurant, tap water is usually free!
Exemplos
6I will just drink water for now, thank you.
I will just drink water for now, thank you.
A polite way to decline expensive drinks.
You look tired; you should drink some water.
You look tired; you should drink some water.
Shows concern for the friend's health.
Don't forget to drink water during our workout!
Don't forget to drink water during our workout!
Short, direct, and helpful for a fitness context.
My plants drink more water than I do, and that's a problem.
My plants drink more water than I do, and that's a problem.
Self-deprecating humor about being dehydrated.
May I step out for a moment to drink some water?
May I step out for a moment to drink some water?
A polite request to leave the room briefly.
Here, try to drink some water and take a deep breath.
Here, try to drink some water and take a deep breath.
Using water as a way to help someone calm down.
Teste-se
Choose the most natural way to ask for water at a friend's house.
Can I ___ some water, please?
While 'drink' is correct, 'have a drink of' or 'get some' is more common in casual requests.
Complete the health advice.
If you have a headache, you should ___ water.
We use the base form of the verb after 'should'.
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Recursos visuais
Formality of Hydration
Very casual with friends
Chug it!
Everyday talk
I'm gonna grab some water.
Standard English
I need to drink water.
Polite or medical
Please ensure you hydrate regularly.
Where to use 'Drink Water'
At the Gym
Drink water between sets.
In a Restaurant
Just water for me.
At Home
Did you drink enough water today?
Doctor's Office
You must drink more water.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is a standard verb-noun collocation. You can use it in sentences like I drink water every morning.
Yes, it is neutral and safe. However, asking May I have some water? sounds slightly more professional.
Drink water is everyday language, while hydrate is more scientific or athletic. You might hear a coach say Stay hydrated!
Yes, that is the present continuous form. Use it if someone calls you and asks what you are doing.
You can say, Can I get a glass of water? This is more common than saying I want to drink water.
Not at all! Even CEOs and professors say I need to drink some water. It is a universal phrase.
It means to drink a large amount of water very quickly without stopping. You might do this after a long run.
Usually, we say drink some water or drink a bottle of water. A water is shorthand for a bottle of water in casual speech.
This is a common idiom meaning to drink a lot of water, usually for health reasons like when you are sick.
It is water with bubbles (carbonation). If you just say water, people usually assume you mean 'still' or 'flat' water.
Frases relacionadas
Quench your thirst
To drink something so you are no longer thirsty.
Stay hydrated
To keep drinking enough water to stay healthy.
A drop of water
A very small amount of water.
Tap water
Water that comes directly from the sink faucet.
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