Húmeda (en. Wet)
/ˈumeða/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Definition: Applies to something that has a certain amount of water or humidity.
Example sentence: The climate in this region is very humid.
El clima en esta región es muy húmedo.
Definition: That is in conditions to wet or be wet.
Example sentence: My shoes are damp after the rain.
Mis zapatos están húmedos después de la lluvia.
Definition: Refers to an environment with high humidity.
Example sentence: The jungle is a very humid place.
La selva es un lugar muy húmedo.
Etymology
Etymology: It comes from the Latin 'humĭdus', which means 'moist'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: relative humidity
Meaning: Amount of water vapor in the air.
humedad relativa
Phrase: humid climate
Meaning: Atmospheric conditions that present high humidity.
clima húmedo
Phrase: moist soil
Meaning: Soil that contains water or is wet.
tierra húmeda
Related Words
Related word: humidity
Description: Amount of water vapor present in the air.
humedad
Related word: wet
Description: That has water or liquid on its surface.
mojado
Related word: damp
Description: English synonym that refers to something slightly moist.
damp
Slang Meanings
Meaning: To have a melancholic or nostalgic attitude.
Example: Since he left, she is very melancholic.
Desde que se fue, está muy húmeda.
Meaning: Refers to an intense emotional situation.
Example: The movie was so emotional that we all cried.
La película fue tan húmeda que todos lloramos.