mojado
/mo-HAH-doh/
wet
Mojado means "wet," referring to something covered in water.
📝 In Action
El suelo está mojado después de la tormenta.
A1The floor is wet after the storm.
Tuvimos que quitarnos la ropa mojada al llegar a casa.
A2We had to take off our wet clothes when we arrived home.
Mi pelo todavía está un poco mojado, no lo sequé bien.
B1My hair is still a bit damp, I didn't dry it well.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'mojado' must match the thing it describes in both gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'la toalla mojada' (the wet towel), 'los zapatos mojados' (the wet shoes).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Ser vs. Estar
Mistake: "La camisa es mojada."
Correction: La camisa está mojada. We use 'estar' because being wet is usually a temporary state or condition.
⭐ Usage Tips
From the Verb 'Mojar'
'Mojado' is the past form of the verb 'mojar' (to wet). If you see 'Ha mojado el suelo' it means 'He has wet the floor.'
In a derogatory context related to the US/Mexico border, mojado is a slur referring to an undocumented immigrant.
mojado(Noun)
undocumented immigrant
?US/Mexico border context
wetback
?Highly offensive and derogatory slur (historical reference)
📝 In Action
El término 'mojado' se usaba históricamente para describir a los inmigrantes que cruzaban el río.
C1The 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.
C2Although it is an offensive term, it sometimes appears in old documents or informal border conversations.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plural
This noun follows standard rules: 'un mojado' (a male person), 'una mojada' (a female person), 'los mojados' (the group).
⭐ Usage Tips
Sensitivity Warning
This term is considered a highly offensive slur, especially in the US/Mexican border region, due to its historical context referring to crossing the Río Grande (Rio Bravo). It should be avoided in polite or formal conversation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mojado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mojado' as an adjective?
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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.