How to Say "waterlogged" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “waterlogged” is “inundado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El sótano está inundado después de la tormenta.
The basement is flooded after the storm.
Las calles quedaron inundadas por la lluvia intensa.
The streets became flooded because of the heavy rain.
El coche no arranca porque el motor está inundado.
The car won't start because the engine is flooded.
The 'Matching' Rule
Since this is an adjective, its ending must match the person or thing you are talking about. Use 'inundado' for masculine things (el patio) and 'inundada' for feminine things (la casa).
Use with 'Estar'
We almost always use this word with the verb 'estar' because being flooded is usually a temporary state or a result of something that happened, not a permanent characteristic.
Don't forget the 'a'
Mistake: “La cocina está inundado.”
Correction: La cocina está inundada. (Because 'cocina' is feminine, you must change the 'o' to an 'a'.)
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.