English–Spanish

“soak” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/empaˈpaɾ/

Example

La lluvia me empapó.

The rain soaked me.

Illustration for empapar (soak)

How to say “soak” in Spanish

“Soak” in Spanish is empapar.

Fabric saturated through to its inner fibers.

Full entry for empapar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with empapar

La camiseta se empapó de sudor durante el partido.

The t-shirt was drenched with sweat during the game.

Tips for using empapar

  • Empapar implies deeper penetration of liquid than mojar, so use empapar when something is soaked through rather than merely damp.

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