How to Say "sprinkle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sprinkle” is “rocío” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta caminar por la hierba llena de rocío.
I like walking through the grass full of dew.
El rocío de la mañana hacía brillar las flores.
The morning dew made the flowers shine.
Sintió un fresco rocío marino en su cara mientras navegaba.
She felt a cool sea mist on her face while sailing.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', remember it is 'el rocío'. It doesn't change to 'la' even when describing soft or delicate things.
The Accent Mark Matters
The accent on the 'í' is vital. It tells you to stress that sound. Without the accent, the word wouldn't sound like 'ro-SEE-oh'.
Spelling confusion
Mistake: “Writing 'rosio' or 'rocio'.”
Correction: Always use 'c' and include the accent on the 'í': 'rocío'.
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