Kilo Lingo

/ˈumeðo/

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Translation

damp, humid

Word origin

From Latin umidus ('moist'), from umere ('to be wet'). The silent initial h was added later by analogy with humus.

Origin
Latin
Root
umidus
English cognates
humid, humidity

Grammar

Femininehúmeda
Masc pluralhúmedos
Fem pluralhúmedas

Examples

.

The ground was damp after the rain.

clima .

The coastal climate is very humid in summer.

.

Put the damp towel in the bathroom.

manchas moho.

The damp walls have mould stains.

emoción.

Her eyes were moist with emotion.

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This word is part of lesson 65.