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

húmedo

OO-meh-doh

adjectivemA2

damp?slightly wet, often unpleasantly,humid?referring to the air or climate

Also:moist?slightly wet in a positive or neutral way, like cake or skin,clammy?skin that is cold and damp

📝 In Action

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

💡 Grammar Points

Changing the Ending

This word changes to 'húmeda' if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'la toalla húmeda' (the damp towel).

Using with Ser vs. Estar

Use 'estar' for temporary states (damp clothes) and 'ser' for permanent characteristics (a humid city).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Húmedo vs. Mojado

Mistake: "Using 'húmedo' for something dripping with water."

Correction: Use 'mojado' for dripping wet; 'húmedo' is only for a little bit of water or dampness.

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing Weather

If the air feels heavy and sticky, 'húmedo' is your go-to word for 'muggy' or 'humid'.

✏️ 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

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.