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lodo

loh-doh/ˈloðo/

“lodo” means “mud” in Spanish (wet, soft earth).

mud

Also: sludge, mire
NounmA2
A thick, brown puddle of wet mud on a small patch of green grass.

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos están cubiertos de lodo.

A1

My shoes are covered in mud.

Después de la tormenta, el jardín era puro lodo.

A2

After the storm, the garden was pure mud.

El coche se quedó atascado en el lodo.

B1

The car got stuck in the mud.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • barro (mud/clay)
  • fango (mire/muck)
  • cieno (silt/soft mud)

Antonyms

  • sequedad (dryness)
  • polvo (dust)

Common Collocations

  • baño de lodo – mud bath
  • mancharse de lodo – to get muddy

Idioms & Expressions

  • arrastrar por el lodo – to insult or ruin someone's reputation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lodo" in Spanish:

mire→mud→sludge→

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lodo

Question 1 of 1

Which of these things would you likely find in 'un lodazal' (a muddy place)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
lodoso(muddy) — Adjective
enlodar(to get something muddy) — Verb
lodazal(a muddy place/quagmire) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'lutum,' which refers to soil, dirt, or wet earth.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: lodoItalian: loto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'lodo' used differently in different countries?

Generally, no. It is understood everywhere as 'mud.' However, in Spain, 'barro' is slightly more common for daily use, while 'lodo' might sound a bit more formal or descriptive.