acuático
aquatic
adjective ah-KWAH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin aquaticus, from aqua ('water').
Usage Note
Acuático describes creatures, plants, environments, or activities connected to water: deporte acuático ('water sport'), ecosistema acuático ('aquatic ecosystem'). The feminine form is acuática. It should not be confused with acuoso ('watery'), which describes texture or composition rather than habitat.
Examples
"Las tortugas son reptiles acuáticos muy longevos."
Natural Translation
Turtles are very long-lived aquatic reptiles.
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