Signification
To consume liquid, specifically water.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, it is very common to ask for 'agua del grifo' (tap water) in restaurants, and it is usually free and safe. In Mexico, 'tomar agua' is much more common than 'beber agua'. Using 'beber' might make you sound like a textbook or a Spaniard. Argentines often drink 'soda' (carbonated water) from large siphons, but 'beber agua' still refers to still water.
The 'El' Rule
Always remember 'el agua' is a special case. Use 'el' for singular, but 'las' for plural ('las aguas').
Tomar vs Beber
If you are in Latin America, use 'tomar'. If you use 'beber', you might sound like a character in a movie or a book.
Signification
To consume liquid, specifically water.
The 'El' Rule
Always remember 'el agua' is a special case. Use 'el' for singular, but 'las' for plural ('las aguas').
Tomar vs Beber
If you are in Latin America, use 'tomar'. If you use 'beber', you might sound like a character in a movie or a book.
Ordering
In a restaurant, simply saying 'Agua, por favor' is enough, but 'Quisiera beber agua' is more polite for learners.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct article and adjective for 'agua'.
Necesito ___ agua ___.
We use 'el' for phonetics but 'fría' because the noun is feminine.
Conjugate the verb 'beber' for 'nosotros'.
Nosotros _______ agua en el gimnasio.
The 'nosotros' form of -er verbs ends in -emos.
Where would you most likely hear '¿Desea beber agua?'
Context: A waiter speaking to a customer.
Waiters use this formal phrasing when offering drinks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tengo mucha sed. B: Pues, deberías _______.
Drinking water is the logical response to thirst (sed).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Regional Usage
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNecesito ___ agua ___.
We use 'el' for phonetics but 'fría' because the noun is feminine.
Nosotros _______ agua en el gimnasio.
The 'nosotros' form of -er verbs ends in -emos.
Context: A waiter speaking to a customer.
Waiters use this formal phrasing when offering drinks.
A: Tengo mucha sed. B: Pues, deberías _______.
Drinking water is the logical response to thirst (sed).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsIt is feminine, but it uses the masculine article 'el' in the singular to make it easier to pronounce.
Yes, it's common in cafes to mean 'a bottle of water'.
'Beber' is more common in Spain; 'tomar' is more common in Latin America.
You say 'agua del grifo'.
No, it is a perfectly regular -er verb.
No, for soup you use 'comer' (to eat) or 'tomar'.
Expressions liées
Tener sed
builds onTo be thirsty
Agua potable
specialized formDrinking water
Ahogarse en un vaso de agua
similarTo overwhelm oneself with small problems
