Húmedos (en. Wet)

ˈumeðos

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Having a high water content.
The ground is humid after the rain.
El suelo está húmedo después de la lluvia.
That feels cool or cold due to the presence of humidity.
The air is humid on the coast.
El aire está húmedo en la costa.
Refers to atmospheric conditions with high humidity.
The climate of the region is humid during the summer.
El clima de la región es húmedo durante el verano.

Etymology

From Latin 'humidus', which means 'wet, moist'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

humid days
Days in which there is a lot of humidity in the environment.
días húmedos
wet earth
Soil that has absorbed water and is wet.
tierra húmeda
humid climate
Climate characterized by having a lot of humidity in the air.
clima húmedo

Related Words

humidity
Amount of water vapor present in the air.
humedad
mold
Fungus that grows in humid conditions.
moho
dehumidifier
Device that reduces humidity in the air.
deshumidificador

Slang Meanings

Humid and hot environment.
Summer here feels humid, like a sauna.
El verano aquí se siente húmedo, como una sauna.
To be in a state where one feels sweaty or sticky.
I went out for a run and now I'm humid.
Salí a correr y ahora estoy húmedo.