enjugar

Word: enjugar

Meaning in English:

The Spanish verb enjugar primarily means to wipe (off), to dry (by wiping), or to absorb liquid from a surface. It involves the action of removing moisture, tears, or sweat by using a cloth, hand, or other means of rubbing or dabbing.

Explanation:

• The verb enjugar is a transitive verb (it requires a direct object).
• It comes from the prefix "en-" (which can indicate "in" or "on") and the verb "jugar," but in this case, it’s not related to jugar (to play). The root comes from Latin verbs related to wiping or drying.

Examples of use:

• Enjugar las lágrimas → to wipe away tears.
• Enjugar el sudor → to wipe off sweat.
• Enjugar las manos con un pañuelo → to dry your hands with a handkerchief.

Synonyms in Spanish:

• Secar (to dry)
• Limpiar (to clean)
• Frotar (to rub)
• Absorber (to absorb)

Antonyms in Spanish (less direct but related):

• Mojar (to wet, to soak)
• Humedecer (to moisten)
• Ensuciar (to dirty)

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Note: Sometimes, in literature, enjugar can also metaphorically mean to eliminate or alleviate pain or sorrow (like wiping away tears signifies comfort).

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Summary: Enjugar is a verb that means to dry or wipe off moisture, especially tears or sweat, by rubbing or dabbing with something absorbent.