potable

potable(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. drinkable
¿Es potable el agua de esta fuente?Is the water of this fountain drinkable?
b. drinking
Tendremos que llevar agua potable porque la de los ríos no es fiable.We'll have to take drinking water because you can't rely on the water from the rivers.
c. potable
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Hay lugares en el mundo en los que el agua potable es un bien muy preciado.There are places in the world where potable water is a highly prized commodity.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(acceptable)
a. passable
¿Es guapo su novio? - Solo potable.Is her boyfriend good-looking? - He's just passable.
b. edible (food)
La comida era potable, pero el servicio era pésimo.The food was edible, but the service was dreadful.
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agua potable
drinking water
el agua potable no debe beberse porque es dañina para la salud
you should not drink potable water because it's bad for your health
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