rocío
“rocío” means “dew” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dew
Also: mist, sprinkle
📝 In Action
Me gusta caminar por la hierba llena de rocío.
A2I like walking through the grass full of dew.
El rocío de la mañana hacía brillar las flores.
B1The morning dew made the flowers shine.
Sintió un fresco rocío marino en su cara mientras navegaba.
B2She felt a cool sea mist on her face while sailing.
I spray
Also: I sprinkle
📝 In Action
Yo rocío las plantas todas las mañanas.
A2I spray the plants every morning.
Rocío un poco de perfume en mi ropa.
B1I sprinkle a bit of perfume on my clothes.
Si rocío el jardín ahora, el agua se evaporará.
B2If I spray the garden now, the water will evaporate.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: rocío
Question 1 of 3
What does 'el rocío' usually refer to in a nature context?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'roscidus', which means 'dewy', coming from the root word 'ros' (dew).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Rocío' a common name?
Yes! It is a very popular female name in Spain and Latin America, often associated with the 'Virgen del Rocío'.
What is the difference between 'rocío' and 'lluvia'?
'Lluvia' is rain falling from the sky, while 'rocío' is condensation—tiny droplets that form on surfaces during the night.
Does 'rocío' have an accent mark when it's a name?
Yes, whether it is the noun (dew), the verb (I spray), or the name, it always keeps the accent on the 'í'.