Mojar (en. Wet)

/moˈxaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make an object come into contact with a liquid in such a way that it becomes soaked.

I am going to wet the cloth before cleaning.

Voy a mojar el trapo antes de limpiar.

To humidify or saturate something with water or another liquid.

My book got wet from the rain.

Se me mojó el libro por la lluvia.

To immerse something in a liquid.

I wet my feet in the river.

Mojé mis pies en el río.

From Latin 'mā̆n̄gĭre', which means 'to wet.'

to wet one's shirt

To commit oneself or to make an effort in a cause.

mojarse la camiseta

not to get wet

Not to take risks or not to get involved in a situation.

no mojarse

wet

That has been in contact with a liquid, especially water.

mojado

humidity

Amount of water vapor in the air or in an object.

humedad

To wet in the context of doing something risky or daring.

He got bold by asking for that date.

Se mojó al pedirle esa cita.

To wet in the sense of succeeding in something.

He succeeded in his business presentation.

Mojó en su presentación empresarial.