interjection
General Slang
Aguas
/ˈa.ɣwas/ · interjection · informal
Mexican warning to 'watch out!' or 'be careful!'
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Definitions
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Used to mean 'be careful' or 'pay attention' in a cautionary sense.
“Aguas with that guy, he's not trustworthy.”
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A shouted warning meaning 'watch out!' or 'heads up!' to alert someone to danger.
“Aguas! There's a car coming.”
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A heads-up that something's about to happen, like 'look alive.'
“Aguas, the boss is walking over here.”
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Aguas In A Sentence
Aguas! You almost dropped your phone in the pool.
Aguas with the steps, they're slippery when wet.
Aguas, cops up ahead, slow down.
Origin & Usage
Mexican Spanish, literally 'waters.' The warning sense reportedly comes from colonial times when people threw dirty water from windows shouting 'aguas' to warn passersby below.
People Also Ask
What does 'aguas' mean in slang?
It's a Mexican warning meaning 'watch out!' or 'be careful!' even though it literally translates to 'waters.'
Why does 'aguas' mean watch out?
The story goes that people shouted it when dumping water from windows in colonial times, so passersby would dodge.
What does 'ponte aguas' mean?
It means 'stay alert' or 'keep your eyes open' — a stronger 'be careful.'
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