El aguatero - The water carrier

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El aguatero era la persona que se encargaba de vender agua en la época virreinal. Su trabajo era muy popular cuando no existía el suministro de agua corriente.

Se encargaban de recolectar agua en los ríos.

Cargaban el agua en toneles de madera.

Vendían el agua casa por casa.

Gritaban para anunciar su presencia.

 

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The water carrier was the person in charge of selling water in the colonial era. His job was very popular when there was no running water supply.

They were in charge of collecting water from the rivers.

They carried the water in wooden barrels.

They sold the water house by house.

They shouted to announce their presence.

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