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Spanish adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. 'Hidratado' is masculine singular, so it would be used with masculine singular nouns.
El cuerpo hidratado. (The hydrated body.)
To make 'hidratado' feminine singular, change the -o ending to -a.
La piel hidratada. (The hydrated skin.)
To make 'hidratado' masculine plural, add -s to the end.
Los músculos hidratados. (The hydrated muscles.)
To make 'hidratado' feminine plural, change the -o ending to -a and add -s.
Las plantas hidratadas. (The hydrated plants.)
The verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) is often used with adjectives like 'hidratado' to describe a current condition.
Estoy hidratado después de beber agua. (I am hydrated after drinking water.)
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This is the direct opposite. If something is not 'hidratado', it is 'deshidratado' (dehydrated).
Often used interchangeably with 'hidratado' in the context of skin care, but 'humectar' more literally means to moisten or add humidity, while 'hidratar' specifically means to supply with water.
'Beber' (to drink) is the action you take to become 'hidratado'.
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'Húmedo' and 'hidratado' both relate to water. However, 'húmedo' describes something that is damp or moist, while 'hidratado' means something has been supplied with water, often referring to living things or skin.
Húmedo = damp/moist (general condition). Hidratado = hydrated (supplied with water, often intentional).
La toalla está *húmeda* después de usarla. (The towel is *damp* after using it.) / Después de hacer ejercicio, es importante beber agua para estar *hidratado*. (After exercising, it's important to drink water to be *hydrated*.)
Like 'húmedo', 'mojado' also refers to something being wet. The distinction from 'hidratado' is similar: 'mojado' is a state of being wet, while 'hidratado' implies a beneficial process of supplying water.
Mojado = wet/soaked (often to a greater extent than 'húmedo'). Hidratado = hydrated (supplied with water).
Me caí en la piscina y ahora estoy todo *mojado*. (I fell in the pool and now I'm all *wet*.) / Esta crema ayuda a mantener la piel *hidratada*. (This cream helps keep the skin *hydrated*.)
'Seco' is the direct opposite of 'hidratado' in many contexts, but sometimes learners confuse the conditions rather than the words themselves. It's important to understand 'hidratado' as the *presence* of sufficient water, and 'seco' as the *absence* of it.
Seco = dry (lacking water). Hidratado = hydrated (having absorbed water).
El clima aquí es muy *seco*. (The climate here is very *dry*.) / Mi médico me recomendó tomar más agua para no estar *deshidratado*. (My doctor recommended I drink more water so as not to be *dehydrated*.)
While 'refrescado' (refreshed) can be a *result* of being 'hidratado', they are not interchangeable. Being hydrated can make you feel refreshed, but 'refrescado' refers to the feeling, not the state of water absorption.
Refrescado = refreshed (feeling). Hidratado = hydrated (state of water absorption).
Después de la ducha, me siento muy *refrescado*. (After the shower, I feel very *refreshed*.) / Beber agua es esencial para mantenerse *hidratado* durante el verano. (Drinking water is essential to stay *hydrated* during the summer.)
Both 'hidratado' and 'nutrido' (nourished) describe beneficial states for living organisms. However, 'hidratado' specifically refers to water intake, whereas 'nutrido' refers to the intake of nutrients (food).
Nutrido = nourished (supplied with nutrients). Hidratado = hydrated (supplied with water).
Una dieta equilibrada es clave para estar bien *nutrido*. (A balanced diet is key to being well *nourished*.) / Los deportistas necesitan estar siempre bien *hidratados*. (Athletes always need to be well *hydrated*.)
نصائح
Use with 'estar'
Remember that 'hidratado' is an adjective, so you'll typically use it with the verb estar (to be) to describe a state. For example: 'Estoy hidratado.' (I am hydrated.)
Masculine and feminine forms
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'hidratado' changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes. For a masculine noun or person, use 'hidratado'. For a feminine noun or person, use 'hidratada'. For example: 'Ella está hidratada.' (She is hydrated.)
Plural forms
To make it plural, add an 's'. So, 'hidratados' for masculine plural and 'hidratadas' for feminine plural. For example: 'Estamos hidratados.' (We are hydrated.)
Don't confuse with 'beber'
While related to drinking, 'hidratado' describes the *state* of being watered or hydrated, not the *action* of drinking. The verb for 'to drink' is beber.
Common usage: hydration
You'll often hear 'hidratado' when talking about physical well-being, especially in the context of sports, health, or skin care. Think about staying hydrated after exercise.
Opposite: 'deshidratado'
The antonym (opposite) of 'hidratado' is 'deshidratado', meaning dehydrated. This is also a common and useful word to know.
Importance of hydration
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially those with warmer climates, the importance of staying hydrated is often emphasized, particularly with water ('agua').
Related noun: 'hidratación'
The noun form is 'hidratación' (hydration). You might hear 'crema hidratante' (moisturizing cream, literally 'hydrating cream').
Figurative use (less common)
While primarily literal, you *could* theoretically use 'hidratado' in a figurative sense to mean something is 'nourished' or 'refreshed' (e.g., 'un suelo bien hidratado' - a well-watered soil). However, this is less common for learners.
Practice with daily routines
Incorporate 'hidratado' into your daily routine descriptions. For example, 'Me gusta sentirme hidratado después de hacer ejercicio.' (I like to feel hydrated after exercising.)
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Yo siempre bebo agua para estar ___.
To be hydrated means to have enough water in your body. 'Cansado' means tired, 'hambriento' means hungry, and 'enojado' means angry.
Después de correr, es importante beber agua para mantenerse ___.
After exercise, drinking water helps you stay hydrated. 'Frío' means cold, 'limpio' means clean, and 'rápido' means fast.
El doctor dice que debo estar bien ___.
Doctors often advise staying well hydrated for health. 'Triste' means sad, 'viejo' means old, and 'pequeño' means small.
Para que las plantas crezcan, necesitan estar ___.
Plants need water to grow, so they need to be hydrated. 'Secas' means dry, 'grandes' means big, and 'muertas' means dead.
Mi piel se siente mejor cuando estoy ___.
When your skin is hydrated, it feels better. 'Seca' means dry, 'húmeda' means humid, and 'dura' means hard.
Es bueno beber ocho vasos de agua para estar ___.
Drinking enough water helps you stay hydrated. 'Enfermo' means sick, 'lleno' means full, and 'vacío' means empty.
Choose the best translation for 'estar hidratado'.
'Estar hidratado' means to be supplied with water or to have absorbed water.
Which word is an antonym for 'deshidratado' (dehydrated)?
'Hidratado' is the opposite of 'deshidratado'.
After exercising, it's important to drink water to stay ____.
Drinking water helps you stay hydrated, especially after physical activity.
If you drink a lot of water, you will be hidratado.
Drinking water is how you become and stay hydrated.
Comer mucha comida (eating a lot of food) makes you 'hidratado'.
Being 'hidratado' comes from drinking water, not eating food.
In Spanish, 'hidratado' describes someone who is very thirsty.
'Hidratado' means supplied with water, not thirsty. Someone thirsty is 'sediento'.
Write a short sentence describing someone who has just finished exercising and is feeling hydrated.
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Sample answer
Después de correr, María bebió mucha agua y se sintió muy hidratada.
Imagine you are giving advice to a friend about staying hydrated in summer. Write one sentence of advice.
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Sample answer
En verano, es importante beber agua con frecuencia para mantenerse hidratado.
Write a sentence about why plants need to be hydrated.
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Sample answer
Las plantas necesitan agua para estar hidratadas y crecer sanas.
¿Qué necesita la persona para sentirse hidratada?
Read this passage:
Es un día caluroso. El sol brilla fuerte y no hay nubes. Después de caminar por una hora, me siento cansado. Necesito beber algo para sentirme mejor y estar hidratado.
¿Qué necesita la persona para sentirse hidratada?
El texto dice que necesita 'beber algo para sentirme mejor y estar hidratado'.
El texto dice que necesita 'beber algo para sentirme mejor y estar hidratado'.
¿Para qué se usa la crema hidratante?
Read this passage:
La piel de mi cara se siente seca en invierno. Mi amiga me dijo que es importante usar crema hidratante todos los días. Así, la piel estará más suave y hidratada.
¿Para qué se usa la crema hidratante?
El texto explica que la crema es para que 'la piel estará más suave y hidratada'.
El texto explica que la crema es para que 'la piel estará más suave y hidratada'.
¿Cuándo es importante beber agua para mantenerse hidratado durante el ejercicio?
Read this passage:
Cuando haces ejercicio, sudas mucho. Es muy importante reponer los líquidos que pierdes. Bebe agua antes, durante y después del ejercicio para mantener tu cuerpo bien hidratado.
¿Cuándo es importante beber agua para mantenerse hidratado durante el ejercicio?
El pasaje indica 'Bebe agua antes, durante y después del ejercicio para mantener tu cuerpo bien hidratado'.
El pasaje indica 'Bebe agua antes, durante y después del ejercicio para mantener tu cuerpo bien hidratado'.
This sentence encourages drinking water to stay hydrated.
This sentence describes feeling hydrated after exercise.
This sentence suggests using cream for hydrated skin.
Después de correr, es importante mantenerse ___.
To stay hydrated after running, you need to drink water.
Debes beber suficiente agua para mantener tu cuerpo ___.
Drinking enough water keeps your body hydrated.
La piel se ve mejor cuando está bien ___.
Well-hydrated skin looks better. Note the feminine ending for 'piel'.
Para estar saludable, asegúrate de beber agua regularmente y mantenerte ___.
Regular water intake helps you stay hydrated and healthy.
El doctor me dijo que necesito estar más ___ durante el verano.
During summer, it's important to be more hydrated due to heat.
Después de un largo viaje, me sentía deshidratado, así que bebí mucho para volver a estar ___.
After dehydration, drinking helps you become hydrated again.
The speaker is giving advice on skincare.
The speaker is discussing post-marathon care.
The speaker is talking about plant care.
Read this aloud:
¿Qué haces para mantenerte hidratado en un día caluroso?
Focus: hidratado
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Read this aloud:
Describe la importancia de estar hidratado antes y después de hacer ejercicio.
Focus: importancia, ejercicio
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Read this aloud:
Imagina que eres un médico. Explica a un paciente por qué es vital mantenerse hidratado.
Focus: vital, paciente
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Use with 'estar'
Remember that 'hidratado' is an adjective, so you'll typically use it with the verb estar (to be) to describe a state. For example: 'Estoy hidratado.' (I am hydrated.)
Masculine and feminine forms
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'hidratado' changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes. For a masculine noun or person, use 'hidratado'. For a feminine noun or person, use 'hidratada'. For example: 'Ella está hidratada.' (She is hydrated.)
Plural forms
To make it plural, add an 's'. So, 'hidratados' for masculine plural and 'hidratadas' for feminine plural. For example: 'Estamos hidratados.' (We are hydrated.)
Don't confuse with 'beber'
While related to drinking, 'hidratado' describes the *state* of being watered or hydrated, not the *action* of drinking. The verb for 'to drink' is beber.
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