empaparon

Empaparon is a Spanish verb that translates to "they soaked" or "they saturated" in English. It is the third-person plural preterite indicative form of the verb empapar. The preterite tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Therefore, "empaparon" refers to a past event where a group of people or things caused something to become thoroughly wet.

The verb empapar itself derives from the Latin word "imbibere," meaning "to drink in" or "to absorb." When used, empaparon implies a complete saturation, where the object in question has absorbed a liquid to its maximum capacity. For instance, one might say "Las lluvias empaparon la tierra," meaning "The rains soaked the earth." This indicates that the earth became completely wet due to the rainfall.

The context in which empaparon is used can vary. It can refer to literal soaking with liquids such as water, rain, or even oil. Figuratively, it can also be used to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as emotions or ideas. For example, "Sus palabras empaparon su mente de duda" could be translated as "His words saturated their minds with doubt." In this sense, the doubt has thoroughly permeated their thoughts. Understanding the root of the verb and its grammatical form helps in deciphering its meaning in different Spanish sentences.