aqui-
AmericanUsage
What does aqui- mean? Aqui- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “water.” It is very occasionally used in scientific and technical terms.Aqui- comes from Latin aqua, meaning “water.” The Greek translation is hýdōr, meaning “water,” which is the source of such combining forms as hydro-.What are variants of aqui-?In some terms, aqui- becomes aqua-, as in aquafarm. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for aqua-.
Etymology
Origin of aqui-
< Latin, combining form of aqua water
Example Sentences
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From New York Times
“Tras pasar seis semanas allá, vino aquí a morir”.
From New York Times
Las altas tasas de infección y las bajas tasas de vacunación entre los latinos ilustran marcadas desigualdades aquí y a nivel nacional, dijo Matias Valenzuela, director de equidad de Salud Pública - Seattle & King County.
From Seattle Times
"Estoy aquí contigo y no te voy a mentir".
From Seattle Times
Los villanos aquí incluyen un ejército de conquistadores españoles no muertos que intentaron y fracasaron en su deseo de utilizar la selva para sus necesidades, en concreto, asaltar un árbol con poderes curativos.
From Los Angeles Times
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