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Agua means water in Spanish. ... (God's water), a municipality in Colombia; Volcán de Agua, a stratovolcano located in Guatemala; Arts, entertainment, and media
A botijo, also called búcaro in Spanish, càntir in Catalan, [1] [2] [3] canabarro in Galician, [4] txongil in Basque, and boteja in Hispanic America, is a traditional porous clay container designed to contain water. [5] [6] The botijo, or water jar, is a typical element of culture in many parts of Spain and may vary in shape and
The phrase "like water for chocolate" comes from the Spanish phrase como agua para chocolate. [12] This is a common expression in many Spanish-speaking countries, and it means that one's emotions are on the verge of boiling over. In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico, hot chocolate is made with near-boiling water, not with milk.
Like Water for Chocolate (Spanish: Como agua para chocolate) is a 1992 Mexican romantic drama film in the style of magical realism based on the debut novel of the same name published in 1989 by Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel. [2] It earned ten Ariel Awards including the Best Picture and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign ...
Water god in an ancient Roman mosaic. Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep, Turkey. A water deity is a deity in mythology associated with water or various bodies of water.Water deities are common in mythology and were usually more important among civilizations in which the sea or ocean, or a great river was more important.
Main acequia, Vallongas, Elche, Valencia, Spain (May 2012) The Spanish word acequia (and the Catalan word séquia) originate from Arabic word al-sāqiyah (الساقیة) [2] which has more than one meaning: "the water conduit" or "one that bears water" as well as 'bartender' (from سَقَى saqā, "to give water, drink"), and also refers to a type of water wheel.
An arroyo (/ ə ˈ r ɔɪ oʊ / (from Spanish arroyo (Spanish:, "brook"))) or wash is a dry watercourse that temporarily or seasonally fills and flows after sufficient rain. [1] Flash floods are common in arroyos following thunderstorms. It's akin to the Catalan rambla, which stems from the Arabic rámla, "dry river".
The Aqueduct of Segovia (Spanish: Acueducto de Segovia) is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain.It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres (11 mi) away to the city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was in use until 1973.