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"Drenched" is an adjective which is often translated as "empapado", and "soaked" is an adjective which is also often translated as "empapado". Learn more about the difference between "drenched" and "soaked" below.
drenched(
drehncht
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. empapado
After spending the whole day in the sun, I was drenched in sweat.Después de pasar todo el día al sol, estaba empapado de sudor.
b. calado
Billy came home drenched because he forgot his umbrella.Billy llegó a casa calado porque se le olvidó su paraguas.
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soaked(
sokt
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. empapado
Toby went into the river, and now he's soaked.Toby se metió al río y ahora está empapado.
b. calado
We were soaked and freezing cold by the time we got home.Estábamos calados y helados cuando llegamos a casa.
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