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    Seca (en. Dry)

    /ˈse.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Said of an object or place: Lacking moisture.
    The ground is dry due to lack of rain.
    La tierra está seca por la falta de lluvia.
    Said of a person: Who appears to be unaffectionate or kind.
    He is a dry person; he doesn't like to talk to others.
    Es una persona seca, no le gusta hablar con otros.
    Lack of color or life.
    The paint looks dry and dull.
    La pintura se ve seca y opaca.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'siccus', which means dry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dry as a desert
    That which is extremely dry.
    seca como un desierto
    dry humor
    A type of humor that is subtle and lacks emotional exaggerations.
    humor seco
    dry joke
    A joke expressed seriously or without emotion.
    broma seca

    Related Words

    to dry
    To remove moisture from something.
    secar
    dry
    State indicating lack of moisture.
    seco
    drought
    Extended period of dry weather.
    sequía

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very reserved or unsociable.
    That guy is very dry; he doesn't talk to anyone at the party.
    Ese tipo es muy seco, no habla con nadie en la fiesta.
    Boring or uninteresting situation.
    The movie was very dry; I almost fell asleep.
    La película fue muy seca, casi me quedé dormido.