sudoroso
/sudoˈɾoso/
The English adjective "sweaty" is translated into Spanish as sudoroso.
Sudoroso is used to describe a person or thing that is covered in sweat.
Meaning: covered in sweat (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun sudor (sweat) plus the suffix -oso (full of/characterized by).
Which one should you use?
While sudoroso describes a person or thing characterized by sweat, sudado is often used to describe someone who has just finished sweating (e.g., after exercise).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to -a to agree with a feminine noun. The adjective changes its ending to -os to agree with masculine plural nouns. The adjective changes its ending to -as to agree with feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/sudoˈɾoso/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you call someone sudoroso, it might sound more like a permanent personality trait or a physical characteristic rather than a temporary state of being wet from heat.
- The word sudoroso shares the same Latin root as the English word 'sudorific', which refers to something that causes sweating.
- While sudoroso is grammatically correct, a common way to express being sweaty in colloquial Spanish is to say estar empapado en sudor, which literally translates to 'being soaked in sweat'.
Examples in context
- Busca a un sujeto calvo y sudoroso.Look for a bald and sweaty guy.This sentence shows how to use sudoroso to describe a person.Tatoeba #1191686 by marcelostockle, translation #1191690 by marcelostockle
- El gimnasio estaba lleno y todos estaban sudorosos después del entrenamiento intenso.The gym was packed, and everyone was sweaty after the intense workout.
- El atleta estaba sudado después de correr bajo el sol durante una hora.The athlete was sweaty after running under the sun for an hour.
- Después de un día caluroso, mi frente estaba humedecida por el esfuerzo.After a hot day, my forehead was damp from the exertion.
- Después de bailar tanto, todos estaban acalorados y sudorosos.After dancing so much, everyone was heated and sweaty.
- Después de trabajar en el jardín todo el día, estaba churreteada de sudor y tierra.After working in the garden all day, I was covered in sweat and dirt.
- No deberías ponerte una chaqueta en ese clima, terminarás ensopado/a de sudor.You shouldn't wear a jacket in that weather, or you'll end up drenched in sweat.
- Después de correr, me siento muy sudoroso.After running, I feel very sweaty.
- El jugador sudoroso bebió mucha agua.The sweaty player drank a lot of water.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are finishing a gym workout.
- DanielSofía, estoy demasiado sudoroso ahora mismo.Sofía, I am too sweaty right now.
- SofíaYo también, fue un entrenamiento muy duro.Me too, it was a very hard workout.
- Daniel¿Tienes una toalla que me prestes?Do you have a towel I can borrow?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, toma la mía.Yes, Daniel, take mine.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sudoroso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sudoroso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
