What is the Spanish word for "moisten"?

Learn how to say "moisten" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

moisten

Spanish

humedecer

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Alternative translations of "moisten"

mojar
untar
regar

Examples of how to use "moisten" in Spanish

English
Please moisten the cloth before you use it.
Spanish
Por favor, humedece la tela antes de usarla.
English
Please moisten the sponge before cleaning.
Spanish
Por favor, humedece la esponja antes de limpiar.
English
She moistened the soil with water.
Spanish
Ella humedeció la tierra con agua.
English
He is moistening the paper towel now.
Spanish
Él está humedeciendo la toalla de papel ahora.
English
I have moistened the seeds for planting.
Spanish
He humedecido las semillas para plantar.

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