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    Secos (en. Dry)

    /ˈse.kos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having little or no moisture.
    The weather in the desert is very dry.
    El clima en el desierto es muy seco.
    Being free of liquid.
    The dishes are dry after washing them.
    Los platos están secos después de lavarlos.
    Having lost freshness or vitality.
    The flowers look dry after a week without water.
    Las flores se ven secas después de una semana sin agua.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'siccus', which means 'dry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I am dry
    It can mean that one has no money or resources.
    estoy seco
    for dry
    This term is used to refer to something that is boring or not fun.
    por seco
    dry as a bone
    It refers to someone who is very thin or to something that is extremely dry.
    seco como un hueso

    Related Words

    to dry
    To make something lose moisture.
    secar
    dry
    State of lacking moisture.
    seco

    Slang Meanings

    To be short on money.
    I am dry, I can't go out for dinner.
    Estoy seco, no puedo salir a cenar.
    To refer to something uninteresting or boring.
    The movie was a little dry.
    La película fue un poco seca.