How to Say "water-based" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “water-based” is “acuático” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los delfines son animales acuáticos muy inteligentes.
Dolphins are very intelligent aquatic animals.
Mañana vamos a ir al parque acuático con mis primos.
Tomorrow we are going to the water park with my cousins.
El esquí es mi deporte acuático favorito.
Skiing is my favorite water sport.
Matching the Ending
This word must match the gender of the thing it describes. Use 'acuático' for masculine things (el parque) and 'acuática' for feminine things (la planta).
Word Order
In Spanish, 'acuático' usually comes after the noun it describes, unlike in English where 'aquatic' or 'water' comes first.
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “Me gustan las actividades acuáticos.”
Correction: Me gustan las actividades acuáticas. (Because 'actividades' is feminine, the ending must change to -a).
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