Direct answer
Español · Practical Spanish with clear pronunciation and usage notes.
agua, por favor
Romanization
agua, por favor
Pronunciation
ah-gwah por fah-vor
Restaurant · Spanish
How to say “water please” in Spanish
Learn how to say "water please" in Spanish: agua, por favor (agua, por favor), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. Agua, por favor is short and understood. Un vaso de agua, por favor asks for a glass of water.
Examples
Agua, por favor.
Water, please.
Un vaso de agua, por favor.
A glass of water, please.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "water please" word by word; use the full Spanish phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "water please" in Spanish?
Say agua, por favor. The romanization is agua, por favor, and the pronunciation is ah-gwah por fah-vor.
Is agua, por favor formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. Agua, por favor is short and understood. Un vaso de agua, por favor asks for a glass of water.
When should I use "water please" in Spanish?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. Agua, por favor is short and understood. Un vaso de agua, por favor asks for a glass of water.