still water

[/stɪl ˈwɔːtər/]

nounpl: still waters

água parada

1. Water that is not moving or flowing; calm, motionless water

The still water of the pond reflected the trees perfectly.

A água parada do lago refletia as árvores perfeitamente.

2. A place or body of water without currents or waves

Swimmers prefer still water for practice.

Os nadadores preferem água parada para treinar.

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General Brazilian

água parada

most common usage

Portugal

água imóvel

alternative formal usage

General

água quieta

colloquial alternative

still waters run deep - people who are quiet may have deep thoughts or emotions

still water gathers no moss - stagnation prevents growth

in still water - in a calm or peaceful state

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