Talk about moisture in weather and everyday objects.
The idea
Húmedo means humid or damp. It agrees with the noun: húmedo, húmeda, húmedos, húmedas.
Examples
- El aire está húmedo después de la tormenta.The air is humid after the storm.
- La toalla sigue húmeda junto a la ventana.The towel is still damp by the window.
- Mis zapatos están húmedos por la lluvia.My shoes are damp from the rain.
- Guardamos las hojas húmedas en una caja.We keep the damp leaves in a box.
- En verano, mi abuelo prefiere un clima menos húmedo.In summer, my grandfather prefers a less humid climate.
- Ana limpia la mesa con un paño húmedo.Ana cleans the table with a damp cloth.
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Watch out
Do not use húmedo for a feminine noun such as pared: choose húmeda.
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Choose the correct form: La pared está ___. (húmedo / húmeda)
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húmeda
húmeda matches the feminine singular wall.
Choose the correct form: Los calcetines están ___. (húmedos / húmedas)
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húmedos
húmedos matches the masculine plural socks.
Choose the correct form: Las calles siguen ___. (húmedos / húmedas)
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húmedas
húmedas matches the feminine plural streets.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La pared está ___. (húmedo / húmeda)
Choose the correct form: Los calcetines están ___. (húmedos / húmedas)
Choose the correct form: Las calles siguen ___. (húmedos / húmedas)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write an original sentence about humid weather or a damp object.