How to Say ‘Hot water’ in Mexican Spanish
Agua caliente
AH-gwah kah-LYEN-teh
[AH-gwah kah-LYEN-teh]
💬 Usage Tip: Even though agua starts with a, it takes “el” in singular: el agua caliente. Grammar likes drama.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, hot water issues may involve the boiler, gas, or pilot light, so this phrase comes up a lot in rentals.
Phrase Breakdown
Agua
[AH-gwah]
water
Basic noun meaning water; in this context, the water supply in the home.
El agua caliente no sale hoy.
The hot water isn't coming out today.
caliente
[kah-LYEN-teh]
hot / warm
Describes temperature; with agua, it means hot water.
Necesito agua caliente para bañarme.
I need hot water to shower.
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