húmedo

OO-meh-doh/ˈumedo/

“húmedo” means “damp” in Spanish (slightly wet, often unpleasantly).

damp, humid

Also: moist, clammy

AdjectivemA2

A single dark blue towel hanging on a wooden peg with small, visible water droplets and a slightly darker, damp texture on its surface.

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La ropa todavía está húmeda.

The clothes are still damp.

El clima en la selva es muy húmedo.

The climate in the jungle is very humid.

Necesito un trapo húmedo para limpiar la mesa.

I need a damp cloth to clean the table.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mojado (wet)
empapado (soaked)

Antonyms

seco (dry)
árido (arid)

Common Collocations

clima húmedo – humid climate
hierba húmeda – damp grass
ojos húmedos – misty/teary eyes

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with mojadonear-synonyms

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Words that translate to "húmedo" in Spanish:

clammy→humid→moist→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: húmedo

Question 1 of 1

Which word would you use for a shirt that is slightly wet after coming out of the dryer?

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👥 Word Family▼

humedad(humidity/moisture) — Noun

humedecer(to moisten) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

dedoviñedo

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'humidus', which described anything relating to liquid or moisture.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: humidFrench: humide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'húmedo' the same as 'muggy'?

Yes! When talking about weather, 'húmedo' is used to describe that sticky, muggy feeling when there is a lot of moisture in the air.

Can I use 'húmedo' to describe food?

Usually, for food like cake, we use 'jugoso' (juicy) or 'tierno' (tender), but 'húmedo' can be used specifically to describe the texture of a moist crumb.