Spanish Expression · Intermediate
papel mojado
something useless, something that has no authority, lip service, "not worth the paper it's written on"
Pronunciation: say papel mojado
Meaning
something useless, something that has no authority, lip service, "not worth the paper it's written on"
Example
Su palabra es papel mojado.
Those are just empty words.
Practice tips
- Practice papel mojado out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.