aguas
“aguas” means “Look out!” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Look out!, Heads up!
Also: Be careful!
📝 In Action
¡Aguas! El piso está resbaloso.
B1Look out! The floor is slippery.
Cuando grité '¡Aguas!', todos se movieron rápidamente.
B2When I shouted 'Heads up!', everyone moved quickly.
waters
Also: mineral water, territorial waters
📝 In Action
Las aguas del mar Caribe son cálidas y azules.
A1The waters of the Caribbean Sea are warm and blue.
Necesito comprar aguas minerales para la caminata.
A2I need to buy mineral waters for the hike.
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Words that translate to "aguas" in Spanish:
heads up!→look out!→mineral water→territorial waters→waters→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aguas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'aguas' as a warning?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *aqua* meaning 'water'. The warning interjection '¡Aguas!' likely originated from the historical practice of shouting a warning when throwing dirty water or waste out of a window onto the street below.
First recorded: Derived from the classical Latin root, the warning interjection is documented from the 19th century in Mexico.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'agua' is feminine, why do we sometimes say 'el agua' but 'las aguas'?
This is a special rule in Spanish to make pronunciation easier. When a feminine singular noun starts with a stressed 'a' sound (like *agua*), we use the masculine article 'el' instead of 'la'. However, this rule disappears in the plural, so you must use 'las': 'las aguas'.
Is '¡Aguas!' used everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world?
No. While everyone understands the noun meaning, the interjection '¡Aguas!' is primarily used in Mexico and parts of Central America. In Spain or the Southern Cone (like Argentina), people usually say '¡Cuidado!' or '¡Ojo!' instead.