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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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