sumergido
“sumergido” means “submerged” in Spanish (physically underwater).
submerged, immersed
Also: underground, sunken
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El barco ha estado sumergido durante cien años.
A2The ship has been submerged for a hundred years.
Juan está sumergido en la lectura de su nueva novela.
B1Juan is immersed in reading his new novel.
Muchos países luchan contra la economía sumergida.
C1Many countries fight against the underground economy.
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From the Latin word 'submergere', which combines 'sub' (under) and 'mergere' (to dip or plunge).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sumergido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the 'past participle' form of the verb 'sumergir' (used to form perfect tenses like 'he sumergido'), but it is very frequently used as an adjective to describe things that are underwater or preoccupied.
How do I say 'I am immersed' if I am a woman?
You would say 'Estoy sumergida.' You must change the final 'o' to an 'a' to match your gender.
Can I use this for people who are busy?
Yes! It's a great, slightly sophisticated way to say someone is totally absorbed in a task, project, or hobby.