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A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life, the base of many drinks, and a metaphor for smooth, effortless movement.
Examples
A água da chuva encheu o lago.
Rain water filled the lake.
Sem água, a vida não seria possível.
Without water, life would not be possible.
Precisamos que o processo seja água.
We need the process to be fluid.
Ele bebe água antes de correr.
He drinks water before running.
A água do rio está cristalina.
The water of the river is crystal clear.
Similar words
leveza
líquido
fluido
deslizamento
bebida
H2O
águas
flexibilidade
suavidade
água potável
Meanings
Examples
A água do rio está cristalina.
The water of the river is crystal clear.
Precisamos conservar a água potável.
We need to conserve water for drinking.
A água da chuva encheu o lago.
Rain water filled the lake.
Ele bebe água antes de correr.
He drinks water before running.
As águas do oceano são salgadas.
The waters of the ocean are salty.
Sem água, a vida não seria possível.
Without water, life would not be possible.
Similar words
líquido
H2O
fluido
água potável
água fresca
água corrente
águas
Examples
Depois da corrida, ele tomou água gelada.
After the run, he drank water chilled.
A água de coco é refrescante no verão.
Coconut water is refreshing in summer.
Ela preparou água com limão para a festa.
She prepared water with lemon for the party.
Peça uma garrafa de água sem gás.
Ask for a bottle of still water.
A água mineral tem sabor leve.
Mineral water has a light taste.
Ele prefere água ao refrigerante.
He prefers water to soda.
Similar words
bebida
líquido
refresco
água fresca
água mineral
água potável
H2O
Examples
Ele desliza pela pista com a água de um patinador.
He glides across the rink with the fluidity of a skater.
A conversa correu com água, sem interrupções.
The conversation ran smoothly, without interruptions.
O design do site tem a água de um rio.
The website design has the flow of a river.
Sua resposta foi tão água quanto a corrente.
His answer was as fluid as the current.
Precisamos que o processo seja água.
We need the process to be fluid.
A música tem ritmo de água, constante e suave.
The music has a fluid rhythm, steady and smooth.
Similar words
fluidez
fluência
leveza
suavidade
flexibilidade
deslizamento
correntismo
Etymology
From Old Galician‑Portuguese água, which comes from Latin aqua meaning water.
FAQ
água means water, the clear liquid that fills rivers, falls as rain, and is essential for life.
How is água used in Portuguese drinks?
It refers to plain water or flavored drinks such as água de coco or água com limão.
Can água be used metaphorically?
Yes, it can describe fluidity or smoothness, as in a conversation that flows como água.
What is the plural form of água?
The plural is águas, used when speaking of multiple bodies of water.
What is the origin of the word água?
It comes from Old Galician‑Portuguese água, derived from Latin aqua meaning water.
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