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mojado

mo-HAH-dohmoˈxaðo

“mojado” means “wet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

wet

Also: damp, soaked
A bright yellow rubber duck sitting in a small puddle, covered in large, clear water droplets, indicating it is completely wet.

📝 In Action

El suelo está mojado después de la tormenta.

A1

The floor is wet after the storm.

Tuvimos que quitarnos la ropa mojada al llegar a casa.

A2

We had to take off our wet clothes when we arrived home.

Mi pelo todavía está un poco mojado, no lo sequé bien.

B1

My hair is still a bit damp, I didn't dry it well.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ropa mojada – wet clothes
  • quedar mojado – to get wet

undocumented immigrant

Also: wetback
NounmC1slang, derogatory
US/Mexico Border Region
An illustration of a solitary person wearing simple, slightly damp clothing, sitting exhausted on the sandy bank of a calm river at sunrise, implying a long journey.

📝 In Action

El término 'mojado' se usaba históricamente para describir a los inmigrantes que cruzaban el río.

C1

The term 'mojado' was used historically to describe immigrants crossing the river.

Aunque es un término ofensivo, a veces aparece en documentos antiguos o en conversaciones informales en la frontera.

C2

Although it is an offensive term, it sometimes appears in old documents or informal border conversations.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • indocumentado (undocumented person)

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mojado" in Spanish:

damp→soaked→undocumented immigrant→wet→wetback→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mojado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'mojado' as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mojar(to wet) — Verb
mojadura(wetting, soaking) — Noun
mojigato(prude, hypocrite (unrelated, common confusion)) — Adjective / Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

'Mojado' is the past participle of the Spanish verb 'mojar' (to wet). 'Mojar' traces its roots back to the Vulgar Latin word *molliare*, meaning 'to soften' or 'to soak.'

First recorded: Medieval period (as a verb form)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: molhadoItalian: mollare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mojado' the same as 'húmedo'?

They are similar, but not exactly the same. 'Mojado' means something is actively wet or covered in water (like a soaked shirt). 'Húmedo' means damp or humid (like the air or a slightly moist cloth).

How do I say 'I got wet' using the base verb?

You would use the reflexive form: 'Me mojé.' (I got myself wet). 'Mojado' is the resulting state.