mojado
masculine
The Mexican word for wet is mojado, or mojada for a feminine noun. For soaked, say empapado. Húmedo means damp or humid and is milder.
Meaning: covered with water (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mojado | masculine |
| mojada | feminine |
| empapado | soaked |
You say Estoy mojado for "I am wet" and Piso mojado on warning signs. Está lloviendo means it is raining.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico mojado is also used as a term for a migrant who crossed the border illegally. It can sound offensive, so avoid using it for people.
How does it change in a sentence?
It agrees with the noun: ropa mojada, pelo mojado.
Did you know?
- Signs that say Piso mojado are common in Mexican malls and offices.
Examples in context
- Cuidado, el piso está mojado.Careful, the floor is wet.
- Llegué empapado por la lluvia.I arrived soaked by the rain.
- Mi ropa está húmeda.My clothes are damp.
Example conversation
Rodrigo comes home in the rain and talks with his mother.
- Mamá¡Rodrigo, vienes todo mojado!Rodrigo, you are all wet!
- RodrigoSí, no traía paraguas.Yes, I had no umbrella.
- MamáCámbiate, estás empapado.Change, you are soaked.
- RodrigoAhorita me pongo ropa seca.I will put on dry clothes in a moment.
