húmedo
/ˈumedo/
The Spanish word for moist is húmedo.
Húmedo is an adjective used to describe something characterized by the presence of moisture or something that is slightly wet.
Meaning: characterized by the presence of moisture, slightly wet (adj)
Which one should you use?
While húmedo implies a slight or pleasant moisture, the word mojado implies that something is actually wet or soaked. Additionally, húmedo is the direct antonym of seco (dry).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use húmeda for feminine nouns, húmedos for masculine plural nouns and húmedas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈumedo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase humedad en los huesos refers to a perceived illness caused by 'dampness in the bones' from living in a moist environment.
- While English speakers use 'moist' as a compliment for cakes, Spanish speakers use jugoso, meaning 'juicy', to describe a perfectly moist dessert.
- While 'moist' is often considered one of the most hated words in English, húmedo carries no such negative psychological stigma in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Él tenía los ojos húmedos.His eyes were moist.This sentence shows how to use húmedo to describe eyes.Tatoeba #2508324 by marcelostockle, translation #11332288 by Luornu
- El clima es húmedo y cálido.The climate is moist and warm.This sentence shows how to use húmedo to describe the climate.Tatoeba #2256260 by marcelostockle, translation #1920678 by Spamster
- La tierra está húmeda después de la lluviaThe ground is moist after the rain
- La torta está húmeda y deliciosa.The cake is moist and delicious.
- Después de la niebla, el ambiente se siente húmedo.After the fog, the air feels moist.
- Las toallas están húmedas porque las dejamos afuera.The towels are moist because we left them outside.
- El suelo está muy húmedo por la lluvia.The ground is very moist from the rain.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about the weather in a tropical city.
- AlejandroHace mucho calor y el aire está húmedo.It is very hot and the air is moist.
- LucíaSí, es típico de esta región.Yes, it is typical of this region.
- AlejandroSiento que mi ropa siempre está húmeda.I feel like my clothes are always moist.
- LucíaEs mejor usar ropa de algodón, Alejandro.It is better to wear cotton clothes, Alejandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry húmedo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
