fresh water

• Água que não é salgada, encontrada geralmente em rios, lagos e riachos, em oposição à água do mar. É adequada para beber, para a agricultura e para sustentar a maioria dos organismos de água doce.

Water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to seawater. It is suitable for drinking, agriculture, and supporting most inland aquatic life.

1. Natural water sourceA2formal

   Water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and streams, and suitable for drinking.

   Água doce

   • The lake provides fresh water for the entire town.
   • Fresh water is essential for all living organisms.
   • They collected fresh water from the mountain spring.

2. Non-saline waterB1formal

   Water with low salt content, as opposed to seawater or brackish water.

   Água doce

   • Fresh water fish cannot survive in saltwater.
   • The river is a major source of fresh water for irrigation.
   • Desalination plants convert seawater into fresh water.