This is the 6075th most frequent Spanish word.
aguaviva
"Jellyfish."
Here, 'aguaviva' refers to the aquatic animal, jellyfish, which is commonly found in marine environments.
La aguaviva flotaba cerca de la orilla.
The jellyfish was floating near the shore.
In this sentence, 'aguaviva' again indicates the marine creature, emphasizing its visual presence and the curiosity it can elicit.
Los niños observaron a la aguaviva con curiosidad.
The children watched the jellyfish with curiosity.
In this usage, 'aguaviva' is associated with its characteristic hazard, the sting, which implies taking precautions in its presence.