¡Aguas! means "Watch out!" or "Be careful!" in Mexican Spanish. It's a quick warning, not a request for water.
Casual Use it with friends, family and people your age.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
A popular story says it comes from colonial times, when people shouted "¡aguas!" before throwing water out of windows.
"Aguas con..." means "watch out for...". "Ponte águila" (literally "be an eagle") means stay alert.
Related Expressions
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FAQ: ¡Aguas!
¡Aguas! means "Watch out!" or "Be careful!" in Mexican Spanish. It's a quick warning, not a request for water.
Yes, but as a warning it means "watch out!".
"Watch out for", for example "aguas con tu cartera" (watch your wallet).