agua
El agua es esencial para la vida.
Water is essential for life.
The clear, transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most living organisms and covers most of the Earth's surface.
Bebe agua para mantenerte hidratado.
Drink water to stay hydrated.
El agua del mar es salada.
Seawater is salty.
In Spanish, 'agua' is feminine (la agua).
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Gender Note
In Spanish, 'agua' is feminine, but in some regions like Spain, it can be used with the masculine article 'el' (e.g., 'el agua').
Gold Rule
Feminine Noun
Always use the feminine article 'la' with 'agua' in most Spanish-speaking countries, though 'el agua' is also acceptable in some regions.
Word Origin
From Latin 'aqua', meaning 'water'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'agua' is always feminine, even when referring to a specific body of water (e.g., 'el agua' is used with the article 'el' in some regions like Spain).