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How to Say ‘Of water’ in Italian

D'acqua

dee AH-kwah

[dee AH-kwah]

💬 Usage Tip: This is di acqua shortened to d'acqua. Italian often contracts vowels to sound smoother.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Water is commonly requested with coffee, especially espresso—small detail, very Italian rhythm.

Phrase Breakdown

D'

[dee]

Of

Indicating a relationship of association.

Example

Un bicchiere d'acqua, grazie.

A glass of water, please.

acqua

[AH-kwah]

Water

A colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that is essential for life.

Example

Potrei avere un po' d'acqua?

Could I have some water?

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