Húmedo (en. Humid)

/ˈumeðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That contains water or vapor.
The weather today is very humid.
El clima hoy está muy húmedo.
That is pleasant due to the freshness it provides.
The humid environment of the forest is very comforting.
El húmedo ambiente del bosque es muy reconfortante.
That is in a humid state, not dry.
I need to dry the clothes that got wet from the rain.
Necesito secar la ropa que quedó húmeda por la lluvia.

Etymology

From Latin 'humidus', which means 'humid' or 'wet'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

humid day
A day with high environmental humidity.
día húmedo
wet soil
Soil that retains water or is wet.
tierra húmeda
humid climate
Atmospheric condition where there is high humidity.
clima húmedo

Related Words

humidity
Amount of water present in the air or in a substance.
humedad
wetness
Action of wetting something.
mojadura
dehydrated
State of something that has lost moisture.
deshidratado

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is too emotional or 'sentimental'.
He always cries in movies; he is a bit humid.
Siempre llora en las películas; es un poco húmedo.
It can also be used to describe someone who is caught up in complicated situations.
He is in financial trouble, a humid situation.
Está en problemas financieros, una situación húmeda.