sudar
“sudar” means “to sweat” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to sweat
Also: to perspire, to condense
📝 In Action
Sudo mucho cuando voy al gimnasio.
A1I sweat a lot when I go to the gym.
La botella de agua está sudando por el calor.
B1The water bottle is 'sweating' (condensing) because of the heat.
Empezó a sudar frío cuando vio el examen.
B2He started breaking out in a cold sweat when he saw the exam.
to not care
Also: to blow someone off
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Sudo de lo que diga mi jefe.
C1I don't give a damn about what my boss says.
Le dije de quedar, pero pasó de mí, me sudó por completo.
C2I asked to meet up, but he ignored me; he completely blew me off.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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From the Latin word 'sudare', which also means to sweat. It is related to ancient roots that evolved into the English word 'sweat'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sudar' and 'transpirar'?
'Sudar' is the everyday word used by everyone. 'Transpirar' is a more formal or clinical term, much like the difference between 'sweat' and 'perspire' in English.
Is 'me la suda' a bad word?
Yes, it is considered vulgar slang. It basically means 'I don't give a sh*t.' Use it only with very close friends in informal settings, or better yet, avoid it until you are very comfortable with the language culture.
Can 'sudar' be used for animals?
Yes, though biologically some animals don't sweat the same way humans do, you can use 'sudar' to describe a sweaty horse or any animal that appears to be perspiring.