mineral water

Meaning

This phrase refers to water that comes from a natural spring and contains healthy minerals. In restaurants, servers will often ask if you want it "still" (flat) or "sparkling" (bubbly). It is a polite and common way to order drinking water while traveling.

Examples

• Could we get a large bottle of sparkling mineral water for the table, please?

  Could we get a large bottle of sparkling mineral water for the table, please?

• I prefer mineral water over tap water because of the clean taste.

  I prefer mineral water over tap water because of the clean taste.

• Does this restaurant serve local mineral water or imported brands?

  Does this restaurant serve local mineral water or imported brands?

• Excuse me, is this mineral water still or sparkling?

  Excuse me, is this mineral water still or sparkling?

• We ordered two glasses of mineral water with lemon slices.

  We ordered two glasses of mineral water with lemon slices.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want a nature water, please.

  ✓ I'd like some mineral water, please.

  Learners often translate literally from their native language (like "agua natural" or "eau naturelle") instead of using the standard English term "mineral water" or "still water".

• ✗ Could I have a gas water?

  ✓ Could I have some sparkling mineral water?

  Saying "gas water" is a literal translation. English speakers always use "sparkling water", "carbonated water", or "fizzy water".

Related Expressions

Practice

• Would you prefer tap water or ___?

  💡 Water from a natural spring that often comes in still or sparkling options.

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  mineral water

• I'd like a cold bottle of ___ with my meal.

  💡 Bottled water containing natural minerals.

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  mineral water