Spanish Phrase
Incluye agua y alimentos no perecederos.
Meaning
The sentence is a directive that tells someone to add water and foods that do not spoil quickly. It is commonly found in check‑lists for emergency kits, travel packing, or humanitarian aid preparations.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are creating a packing list for a disaster‑preparedness kit, advising a friend on what to bring on a long trip, or instructing volunteers assembling relief supplies.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Incluyeaguayalimentosnoperecederos
Incluye (imperative)
Here "Incluye" is the affirmative imperative form of the verb "incluir" for "tú", used to give a direct instruction.
agua (noun gender)
Although "agua" is feminine, it takes the masculine article "el" in singular to avoid the double "a" sound; the adjective agreement stays feminine.
y (conjunction)
The simple coordinating conjunction "y" links two items in a list.
alimentos (plural noun)
"Alimentos" is a masculine plural noun meaning "foods" or "food items".
no (negation)
The adverb "no" negates the adjective that follows, indicating the opposite quality.
perecederos (adjective agreement)
The adjective "perecederos" must agree in gender and number with "alimentos" (masc. plural).
🗨In Conversation
Incluye agua y alimentos no perecederos.
Include water and non‑perishable foods.
¿Cuánta agua y qué tipo de alimentos recomiendas?
How much water and what kind of foods do you recommend?
✕Common Mistakes
Incluye agua y alimentos no percederos.
The correct spelling is "perecederos" with an extra "e" after the "p".
Incluye agua y alimentos no perecedero.
The adjective must agree with the plural noun "alimentos"; use the plural form "perecederos".
Incluye el agua y alimentos no perecederos.
In imperative lists the article is usually omitted; saying "Incluye agua" sounds more natural.
↔Alternatives
Añade agua y alimentos no perecederos.
Add water and non‑perishable foods.
Empaca agua y alimentos no perecederos.
Pack water and non‑perishable foods.
No olvides llevar agua y alimentos no perecederos.
Don’t forget to bring water and non‑perishable foods.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, emergency kits ("botiquín de emergencia") are legally required in homes and cars. The phrase often appears on government pamphlets, emphasizing "agua" (water) because safe drinking water is the most critical item. Non‑perishable foods such as canned beans, rice, or dried fruit are preferred because they can last months without refrigeration, which is especially important in regions with frequent power outages or natural disasters.