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water

[/ˈwɔːtər/]
noun/verbpl: waters
água
1. A clear, colorless, odorless liquid that is the main constituent of rain and of the seas, lakes, and rivers on Earth
I drank a glass of water.
Bebi um copo de água.
2. The liquid secreted by plants, or contained in plant or animal tissue
The plant needs water to survive.
A planta precisa de água para sobreviver.
3. To pour water over or into something; to irrigate
She waters her garden every morning.
Ela rega seu jardim todas as manhãs.
4. A body of water such as a sea, lake, or river
The boat sailed through calm waters.
O barco navegou por águas calmas.
Synonyms
liquidaqua
Antonyms
firedrought

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
água
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
água
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
água
No significant regional variation
Portugal
água
Identical usage; 'águas' commonly refers to territorial waters

Related Idioms & Phrases

still waters run deep - águas tranquilas ocultam profundidades
to hold water - ser convincente; fazer sentido
to test the waters - sondagem; exploração inicial
water under the bridge - água passada não move moinho
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