acqua
water
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈakkwa/
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Cultural Note
In Italian restaurants, the first question is always 'Acqua naturale o frizzante?' (still or sparkling). Tap water is rarely served in restaurants -- buying a bottle is expected. However, Rome's public drinking fountains ('nasoni,' meaning 'big noses') provide fresh, clean spring water free throughout the city, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman aqueducts.
📝 Example Sentences
Acqua naturale o frizzante?
Still or sparkling water?
Una bottiglia d'acqua, per favore.
A bottle of water, please.
L'acqua di Roma e buonissima, si puo bere dal rubinetto.
Rome's water is excellent, you can drink it from the tap.