How to Say "to sweat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to sweat” is “sudar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Sudo mucho cuando voy al gimnasio.
I sweat a lot when I go to the gym.
La botella de agua está sudando por el calor.
The water bottle is 'sweating' (condensing) because of the heat.
Empezó a sudar frío cuando vio el examen.
He started breaking out in a cold sweat when he saw the exam.
Using the Present Tense for Ongoing Actions
While English says 'I am sweating,' Spanish speakers often just use the simple present 'Sudo' to describe what is happening right now.
Action vs. State
Use the verb 'sudar' for the action of sweating. To say you are already covered in sweat, use the adjective 'sudado' with the verb 'estar'.
Avoid 'Tener Sudor'
Mistake: “Tengo sudor.”
Correction: Estoy sudando (I am sweating) or Tengo calor (I am hot). While 'sudor' is the noun, we usually use the verb 'sudar' to express the action.
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