Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Wet in Spanish
Mojado · adjective · moh-HAH-doh
The adjective 'mojado' means wet or soaked with liquid. For varying degrees of wetness, Spanish offers 'húmedo' (damp, slightly moist), 'mojado' (wet), and 'empapado' (drenched, soaking wet). Each conveys a different level of saturation.
Pronounced moh-HAH-doh with stress on the second syllable. The 'j' produces a strong guttural 'h' sound. Gender agreement is required: 'mojada' for feminine nouns.
El piso está mojado; ten cuidado de no resbalarte.
The floor is wet; be careful not to slip.
Wet in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for wet, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| mojado | wet | moh-HAH-doh | Default, widely understood |
| húmedo | wet | damp/humid | |
| empapado | wet | soaking wet |
How Native Speakers Use Mojado
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
After rain
Llegué empapada a casa porque olvidé el paraguas.
I arrived home soaking wet because I forgot my umbrella.
Describing being completely drenched by rain.
Warning sign
Cuidado: suelo húmedo, peligro de caída.
Caution: wet floor, fall hazard.
Safety signage using húmedo for damp surfaces.
Laundry
No pongas la ropa mojada sobre la cama.
Don't put wet clothes on the bed.
Everyday household situation with wet items.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Mojado
Confusing mojado with húmedo
Incorrect: Estoy húmedo después de caer al lago.
Correct: Estoy mojado después de caer al lago.
Húmedo means damp or humid, not fully wet; after falling into a lake, 'mojado' or 'empapado' is appropriate for being soaked.
Forgetting gender agreement
Incorrect: La toalla está mojado.
Correct: La toalla está mojada.
Mojado must agree with the noun's gender; 'toalla' is feminine, requiring 'mojada.'
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Common Questions About Wet in Spanish
- What is the difference between mojado, húmedo, and empapado?
- These three words represent increasing degrees of wetness: 'húmedo' is slightly damp or moist, 'mojado' is normally wet, and 'empapado' means completely soaked or drenched through.
- How do I say 'to get wet' in Spanish?
- The reflexive verb 'mojarse' means to get wet, as in 'no te mojes' (don't get wet) or 'me mojé con la lluvia' (I got wet from the rain).
- Does mojado have any slang meanings?
- In some border regions, 'mojado' has been used as slang referring to undocumented immigrants, derived from crossing the Rio Grande river — this usage is considered offensive and should be avoided.