empapaba

Empapaba is the imperfect indicative form of the Portuguese verb empapar, which means to soak or saturate something until it is wet through. In the imperfect tense, empapaba describes a past action that was ongoing, repeated, or habitual rather than a completed event. It can refer to processes of moisture accumulation or to settings where wetness persisted over time.

Common uses describe moisture over time, such as rain or liquid gradually saturating materials. Examples include: A chuva empapava a roupa. (The rain was soaking the clothes.) Ele empapava o pão com leite. (He was soaking the bread with milk.)

Grammar and usage notes: empapaba is a standard imperfect form that can correspond to eu, ele, she, you or other subjects depending on context, since the ending -ava marks the imperfect for multiple persons. The infinitive is empapar; related forms include empapado (masculine) and empapada (feminine) as adjective equivalents meaning soaked or drenched. Synonyms conveying similar meaning include ensopar and encharcar; the opposite action is secar (to dry).

Etymology and scope: the word is a common Portuguese verb used in both formal and informal contexts to express saturation by liquid. It often appears in narrative or descriptive passages to set a scene where surfaces, fabrics, or objects become wet.