watered

• Describe algo que ha sido diluido o debilitado, a menudo usado en sentido figurado para indicar que se ha vuelto menos intenso, fuerte o efectivo.

Describes something that has been diluted or weakened, often used figuratively to mean made less forceful or effective.

1. DilutedB1formal

   Having had water added, making it weaker or less concentrated.

   Diluido

   • The bartender served a watered-down cocktail.
   • This juice tastes watered and lacks flavor.
   • The company was accused of selling watered milk.

   Sinónimosadulteratedcutdilutedthinwateryweak

   Antónimosconcentratedpurestrongundiluted

2. Supplied with waterA2formal

   Having received water, typically referring to plants or land.

   Regado

   • The watered garden looked lush and green.
   • She kept the watered flowers in the sun.
   • The farmer checked the watered fields after the rain.

   Sinónimoshydratedsoaked

   Antónimosariddehydrateddryparchedthirsty

3. Weakened or less effectiveB2informal

   Made less forceful, intense, or effective.

   adulterado o debilitado

   • The final version of the law was a watered compromise.
   • His watered apology did not satisfy anyone.
   • The movie was a watered adaptation of the original book.

   Sinónimosattenuateddilutedthinweakened

   Antónimosconcentratedpotentpowerfulstrong

• Verbo que significa regar o suministrar agua a plantas, animales u otros seres u objetos que la necesitan, así como rociar o mojar con agua.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying water to plants, animals, or other things that need it.

1. A1formal

   To pour water on plants or crops to keep them healthy and growing.

   Regar

   • She waters her flowers every morning.
   • Don't forget to water the garden before you leave.
   • He waters the lawn during the hot summer days.

   Sinónimosdrenchirrigatemoistensoaksprinkle

2. Dilute with waterB1formal

   To add water to a liquid to make it weaker or thinner.

   Aguar (diluir con agua)

   • They watered down the wine with soda.
   • The paint was watered down to make it easier to apply.
   • He watered down the strong solution before using it.

   Sinónimosadulteratecutdilutedoctormixthinweaken

   Antónimosconcentratestrengthen

3. Fill with waterB1informal

   To fill something with water or cause it to become full of water.

   Regar

   • The boat watered the deck when it rocked.
   • She watered the vase with fresh flowers.
   • The rain watered the streets quickly.

   Sinónimosdelugedrenchfloodinundatesaturatesoaksubmerge

   Antónimosdraindryempty

Variantes phrasalwater down