mojar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/moˈxaɾ/

Translation Options

• Wet
• Moisten

Meaning

The word "mojar" in Spanish means to wet or to moisten something. It is a common verb used both in oral and written contexts. It is a regular verb, so it follows the standard conjugation patterns.

Examples

1. Spanish: ¡No te acerques al borde de la piscina, te puedes mojar! English: Don't get close to the edge of the pool, you might get wet!

2. Spanish: Necesito mojar un trapo para limpiar la mesa. English: I need to wet a cloth to clean the table.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Mojar la oreja"
• Meaning: To eavesdrop

• Example: Ella estaba tan intrigada que se puso a mojar la oreja en la conversación. Translation: She was so intrigued that she started to eavesdrop on the conversation.

• "Mojar la pólvora"

• Meaning: To act quickly

• Example: Si no mojas la pólvora, otro se llevará la oportunidad. Translation: If you don't act quickly, someone else will take the opportunity.

• "¡A mojar pan!"

• Meaning: Cheers! (used before clinking glasses or toasts)
• Example: ¡A mojar pan por este nuevo negocio! Translation: Cheers to this new venture!

Etymology

The word "mojar" comes from the Latin word "madicare," which means "to moisten."

Synonyms

• Empapar (Soak)
• Humedecer (Moisten)

Antonyms

• Secar (Dry)
• Desecar (Dehydrate)