on the water

on the water(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en el mar (by the sea)
We spent the whole day on the water, and I got a little sunburned. And I didn't even go swimming!Pasamos todo el día en el mar, y me quemé un poco. ¡Y eso que ni siquiera me bañé!
b. junto al agua
The Delaware River flows through Philadelphia, and there are concerts on the water in the summertime.El río Delaware fluye por Filadelfia, y hay conciertos junto al agua en verano.
a. en el agua
We love canoeing. We spend lots of time on the water.Nos encanta hacer piragüismo. Pasamos mucho tiempo en el agua.
b. en el mar (by the sea)
We took the boat out at dawn and spent the whole morning on the water.Salimos en el barco al amanecer y pasamos toda la mañana en el mar.
a. sobre el agua
There was mist on the water that morning. It was so beautiful.Había niebla sobre el agua aquella mañana. Era precioso.
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