aqui-

1. a combining form meaning “water,” used in the formation of compound words.

   aquiclude; aquiculture; aquifer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aqui-¹

< Latin, combining form of aqua water

Example Sentences

“I cried the whole concert. I definitely am not going  anywhere. I’m gonna give it my all, and I’m going to die in Puerto Rico,” says Zamitza “Zami” Cruz Montalvo, a Puerto Rican tattoo artist who attended “No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui,” Bad Bunny’s sold-out concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

From Los Angeles Times

I think I fall under that category, there’s a saying in Spanish — “ni de aquí, ni de allá.”

From Los Angeles Times

Flanked by the members of a co-ed dance crew, Shakira moved through plenty of choreography Tuesday night, none more memorably than the very convincing robot she did during a mash-up of “Las de la Intuición” and “Estoy Aquí.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Si Estuvieras Aquí” underscores Cheo’s weakness for bubbly Latin lounge, with electric piano flourishes and wordless vocals à la Henry Mancini.

From Los Angeles Times

“No aquí,” said the security guard, handing her a piece of paper announcing that the facility was closed and redirecting her, in total confusion, to a different building downtown.

From Slate

When To Use

What does aqui- mean?

Aqui- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “water.” It is very occasionally used in scientific and technical terms.Aqui- comes from Latin aqua, meaning “water.” The Greek translation is ​​​​hýdōr, meaning “water,” which is the source of such combining forms as hydro-.What are variants of aqui-?In some terms, aqui- becomes aqua-, as in aquafarm. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for aqua-.