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How to say “water please” in Spanish

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water please

Spanish · Español

polite

Translation

agua, por favor

Romanization

agua, por favor

Pronunciation

ah-gwah por fah-vor

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

agua, por favor — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "water please".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "water please" in Spanish?+

You say "agua, por favor" in Spanish. The romanized form is "agua, por favor", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ah-gwah por fah-vor".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "ah-gwah por fah-vor" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "agua, por favor".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.