Húmedas (en. Wet)
/ˈu.me.ðas/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That has a high water content.
Wet towels are ideal for cleaning.
Las toallas húmedas son ideales para limpiar.
Climate that presents a high amount of humidity in the air.
In the jungle, the environment is very humid.
En la selva, el ambiente es muy húmedo.
Surface that is wet or has moisture.
The soil was wet after the rain.
El suelo estaba húmedo después de la lluvia.
Etymology
From Latin 'humidus', which means 'moist' or 'wet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wet land
Land that contains water in its structure, ideal for cultivation.
tierra húmeda
humid climate
Atmospheric conditions characterized by high humidity.
clima húmedo
wet clothes
Clothing items that have been exposed to water and are not dry.
ropa húmeda
Related Words
humidity
Amount of water vapor present in the air.
humedad
moisture
Condition of being slightly wet or moist.
moistura
sweat
Liquid that the human body emits to regulate temperature.
sudor
Slang Meanings
To be in a complicated or uncomfortable situation.
That fight left me quite wet, I don't know what to do now.
Esa pelea me dejó bien húmedo, no sé qué hacer ahora.
To feel that something is very emotional or overwhelming.
When I saw that movie, I felt wet from crying so much.
Cuando vi esa película, me sentí húmedo de tanto llorar.