Spanish Phrase
Vale, agua para ti.
Meaning
This phrase is a simple and direct way to confirm an understanding ("Vale") and then offer or provide water to someone ("agua para ti"). It's commonly used in informal settings when someone has requested water or when you are offering it as a gesture of hospitality.
When to use
You would use this phrase when someone asks for water, and you are confirming that you will get it for them, or when you are simply handing them a glass of water. It's suitable for casual interactions with friends, family, or acquaintances.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vale,aguaparati
Vale
Vale is a versatile Spanish interjection, most commonly used in Spain to mean "okay," "alright," "got it," or "deal." It comes from the verb "valer" (to be worth).
Agua
Agua means "water." Despite being feminine, it uses the masculine definite article "el" in the singular ("el agua") to avoid the repetition of the 'a' sound, but it takes feminine adjectives ("el agua fría").
Para
Para is a preposition meaning "for," "in order to," or "to." It indicates purpose, destination, or recipient.
Ti
Ti is the object pronoun for "you" (informal singular) when it follows a preposition like "para," "a," "de," etc. It is never accented.
🗨In Conversation
Tengo sed.
I'm thirsty.
Vale, agua para ti.
Okay, water for you.
✕Common Mistakes
Vale, agua para tú.
Tú is a subject pronoun; after a preposition like 'para,' you must use the object pronoun 'ti'.
Bueno, agua para ti.
While 'bueno' can mean 'good' or 'okay,' 'vale' is much more common and natural for 'okay' or 'alright' in Spain and some parts of Latin America when confirming understanding.
↔Alternatives
¿Quieres agua?
Do you want water?
Aquí tienes agua.
Here's your water.
Sí, claro, agua para ti.
Yes, of course, water for you.
Cultural Tip
Vale is extremely common in Spain as an all-purpose word for "okay," "alright," "got it," or "deal." It's used frequently in daily conversation. In many Latin American countries, "vale" is less frequent or used differently; "está bien," "de acuerdo," or "bueno" are more common for "okay." Using "vale" might sound distinctly Spanish to Latin American ears.