aquatic-loving

[/əˈkwætɪk ˈlʌvɪŋ/]
adjective
amante de atividades aquáticas
1. having a strong preference for or enjoying water-related activities and environments
She is an aquatic-loving person who spends every summer at the beach.
Ela é uma pessoa amante de atividades aquáticas que passa todos os verões na praia.
2. describing organisms or species that thrive in or prefer aquatic habitats
Otters are aquatic-loving mammals that cannot survive long on land.
As lontras são mamíferos que adoram ambientes aquáticos e não conseguem sobreviver muito tempo em terra.
In Brazil, particularly in coastal regions like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, being aquatic-loving is culturally celebrated and associated with beach culture, surfing, and capoeira near water. In the USA, this term reflects lifestyle choices related to swimming, water sports, and recreational water activities common in both coastal and inland communities with lakes and rivers.
NYC Slang
water rat (someone who loves being in/around water)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
water-lovingaquaphilichydrophilicwater-enthusiast
Antonyms / Antônimos
aquatic-aversewater-fearinghydrophobicland-loving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amante de atividades aquáticas
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fã de água
Informal, commonly used in coastal communities
São Paulo
apaixonado por água
More formal, used in urban contexts
Portugal
amante de ambientes aquáticos
Portuguese variant, slightly more formal structure

Related Words

aquaticamphibiousswimmingwater-sportaquariummarine

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fish in water (feeling completely at home in aquatic environments)
born to the water (naturally inclined toward aquatic activities)
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