aquatic

• Relativo al agua; que vive o crece en el agua, sobre el agua o cerca del agua.

Relating to water; living or growing in, on, or near water.

1. Living in waterB1formal

   Describes a plant or animal that lives in or on water.

   acuático (que vive en el agua)

   • Lotus is an aquatic plant that grows in ponds.
   • Many aquatic animals, like fish, rely on gills to breathe.
   • The aquarium houses a variety of aquatic species.

   Sinónimosmarineoceanicseawater

   Antónimoslandterrestrial

2. Relating to waterB1formal

   Connected with, consisting of, or taking place in water.

   acuático

   • The aquatic environment of the lake supports diverse life.
   • Aquatic sports include swimming, diving, and rowing.
   • The research focuses on aquatic ecosystems.

   Sinónimosaqueouswatery

   Antónimosterrestrial

3. Operating or growing in waterB2formal

   Designed to function, operate, or grow in water.

   Que vive o funciona en el agua

   • Aquatic robots are used for underwater exploration.
   • The aquatic plants in the pond filter the water naturally.
   • Special aquatic equipment is needed for deep-sea diving.

   Sinónimosfreshwatermarineoceanicseawater

   Antónimosaeriallandterrestrial

• Sustantivo que designa una planta u organismo que vive, crece o se desarrolla en el agua.

A noun referring to a plant or organism that lives, grows, or operates in water.

1. Water-dwelling plantB1formalscientific

   A plant that lives and grows in or on water.

   Planta acuática

   • The pond is filled with various aquatics like lilies and reeds.
   • Aquatics require special care when kept in home aquariums.
   • Many aquatics help oxygenate the water in natural habitats.

   Sinónimoshydrophytewater plant

2. Water-related organismB2formalscientific

   Any organism that lives, operates, or grows in water.

   Organismo acuático

   • Fish are the most common aquatics found in rivers.
   • Aquatics like algae play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.
   • The biologist specializes in studying aquatics in freshwater lakes.

   Antónimosterrestrial