húmedo
/ˈumedo/
The Spanish word for "humid" is húmedo.
húmedo is used to describe something that is slightly wet. This applies to weather conditions, such as humid air, but it is also the standard word for "moist" when describing the state of surfaces or objects.
Meaning: slightly wet (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, húmedo must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. For feminine nouns, use the form húmeda. For plural nouns, use húmedos or húmedas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈumedo/
Did you know?
- The phrase humedad en los huesos refers to a folk belief that damp weather allows humidity to enter the bones, causing aches.
- Spanish speakers often prefer the word bochorno to describe the specific combination of high heat and humidity that makes one feel faint.
- In poetic or old-fashioned Spanish, húmedo can be used to describe eyes that are brimming with tears of sadness or joy.
Examples in context
- Estuvo caluroso y húmedo.It's been hot and humid.This sentence is useful for describing weather conditions involving both heat and humidity.Tatoeba #1654681 by hayastan, translation #51948 by CK
- El aire húmedo me da tos.The humid air makes me cough.This sentence is useful for describing the effect of humid air on health.Tatoeba #7942477 by arh, translation #9202997 by DJ_Saidez
- El viento del mar es húmedo.Winds from the sea are humid.This sentence is useful for describing the humidity of sea winds.Tatoeba #1747243 by Shishir, translation #662776 by bluepie88
- Hoy está muy húmedoToday is very humid
- Hace mucho calor y está muy pegajosoIt's very hot and humid
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are walking outside after a heavy rain.
- DanielEl ambiente está muy húmedo hoy.The air is very humid today.
- SofíaSí, se siente la humedad en la piel.Yes, you can feel the humidity on your skin.
- DanielTengo la ropa un poco húmeda.My clothes are a little damp.
- SofíaVamos a entrar a la casa.Let's go inside the house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “humid” translations and entries húmedo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
