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Sep 16
23m 54s

El Agua Parte I - The Water Part I

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About this episode

In this conversation, we start with a fun look at Spanish grammar: why agua takes the article el but still requires feminine agreement, and how this rule applies to words like águila, hacha, and hambre. From there, we shift into something every traveler should know: the truth about drinking water in Mexico. We explain why tap water isn’t recommended, how household systems like tinacos and cisterns work, and why purified water in garrafones is the norm. If you’re curious about the culture, language, and everyday realities of life in Mexico, this episode gives you both useful knowledge and insider perspective.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why agua and similar words use el but are still feminine.
  • The real reason tourists are advised not to drink tap water in Mexico.
  • How Mexicans store and access safe drinking water through tinacos, cisterns, and garrafones.

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