rocío
/roˈθio/
The English phrase "rocio" is translated into Spanish as rocío.
rocío refers to the tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night.
How do you pronounce it?
/roˈθio/
Did you know?
- The Latin root rōs is a direct ancestor to the English word 'rosary', which originally referred to a crown of dewdrops or roses.
- The pilgrimage to the village of Almonte for the Rocío festival is one of Spain's most significant cultural events, involving thousands of people traveling on horseback and in wagons.
- In Spain, Rocío is a common female given name, often associated with the Virgin of El Rocío, a highly venerated figure in Andalusian culture.
Examples in context
- El rocío cubre el césped esta mañana.The dew covers the lawn this morning.
- Me gusta caminar sobre el rocío.I like walking on the dew.
- Las flores tienen gotas de rocío.The flowers have drops of dew.
Example conversation
A woman and a man are standing in a garden at dawn.
- AlejandroMira cómo brilla el rocío en las hojas.Look how the dew shines on the leaves.
- ElenaEs muy hermoso, Alejandro.It is very beautiful, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPero la ropa se va a mojar.But the clothes are going to get wet.
- ElenaTienes razón, mejor entramos.You are right, better we go inside.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rocío, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
