encharcados

Encharcados is a Spanish term used as the plural adjective meaning soaked or waterlogged. It derives from the verb encharcar, to saturate with liquid, which itself comes from en- (“in”) and charco (“puddle”). In practical use, the word can describe people who are drenched, clothing that has absorbed moisture, or landscapes and soils that have been saturated by rain, flood water, or irrigation.

Common uses include referring to clothing after rain (ropa encharcada), or to soil that is waterlogged and affects agriculture (suelo encharcado). In meteorology and rural contexts, encharcados describe areas or surfaces that retain water following precipitation or flooding, sometimes indicating conditions of low drainage or standing water.

Geographic and toponymic usage: Encharcados is also used as a place name in several Spanish-speaking countries, where it designates towns, districts, or localities located in wetlands, floodplains, or areas prone to moisture accumulation. The exact locations and significance vary by country and region.

See also: charco, encharcar, drenched.