mojado
/moˈxado/
The Spanish word for wet is mojado.
The adjective mojado is used to describe an object that is covered with or impregnated with liquid. You can also use the verb mojar to express the action of wetting or dampening something else, and the reflexive verb mojarse to describe a person getting wet.
Meaning: of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid (adj)
Which one should you use?
While mojado is an adjective used to describe a state, the reflexive verb mojarse is typically used to describe a person getting wet, such as saying me mojé for 'I got wet'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use mojada for feminine singular nouns, mojados for masculine plural nouns and mojadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/moˈxado/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the word mojado can be used as a slang term to refer to an undocumented immigrant who crossed the Rio Grande.
- In Spain, the expression mojarse can be used figuratively to mean taking a risk or stating a clear opinion on a controversial topic.
- In a culinary context, mojar is used to describe the act of dipping bread into a sauce or soup, such as mojar pan en la salsa.
Examples in context
- Tom no está mojado.Tom isn't wet.This sentence shows how to negate the adjective mojado.Tatoeba #10233283 by manufrutos, translation #6358734 by CK
- Estoy frío y mojado.I'm cold and wet.This sentence uses the adjective mojado to describe a state of being.Tatoeba #2099806 by marcelostockle, translation #256712 by CK
- Mi gato está mojado.My cat is wet.This sentence uses the adjective mojado to describe a cat.Tatoeba #9685041 by Shishir, translation #1107946 by Scott
- Las calles están mojadas después de la lluvia.The streets are wet after the rain.
- El suelo está húmedo después de regar las plantas.The floor is wet after watering the plants.
- La toalla está húmeda, necesito una seca.The towel is wet, I need a dry one.
- ¡Cuidado! El piso está mojadito.Be careful! The floor is a little wet.
- Esta fruta está mojadita, ha sido lavada.This fruit is a bit wet, it has been washed.
- ¡Llegué empapado! Me atrapó una tormenta.I arrived soaked! I got caught in a storm.
- Ella llegó empapada después de jugar bajo la lluvia.She arrived drenched after playing in the rain.
- Cuidado con el piso, está mojado.Watch out for the floor, it's wet.
- Mis calcetines están mojados debido a la lluvia.My socks are wet due to the rain.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in the kitchen after a storm.
- María¿Por qué está el paraguas tan mojado?Why is the umbrella so wet?
- AlejandroPorque afuera está lloviendo mucho, María.Because it is raining a lot outside, María.
- MaríaTen cuidado, Alejandro, el piso está mojado.Be careful, Alejandro, the floor is wet.
- AlejandroGracias por avisarme.Thanks for telling me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wet” translations and entries mojado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
