A1 adjective Neutral #1,609 más común

dry

/draɪ/

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

Ejemplos

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1

The grass is dry because it has not rained all week.

The grass does not have any water on it because there was no rain.

2

The forecast predicts a dry spell for the next ten days.

The weather report says there will be no rain for ten days.

3

Is my shirt dry yet?

Is the water gone from my shirt so I can wear it?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dryness
Verb
dry
Adverbio
dryly
Adjetivo
dry
Relacionado
dryer
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'y' in 'dry' as a little cup that is empty because there is no water in it.

Quiz rápido

The sun is very hot today, so the wet clothes will be ______ soon.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dry

Ejemplos

1

The grass is dry because it has not rained all week.

everyday

The grass does not have any water on it because there was no rain.

2

The forecast predicts a dry spell for the next ten days.

formal

The weather report says there will be no rain for ten days.

3

Is my shirt dry yet?

informal

Is the water gone from my shirt so I can wear it?

4

Cacti are plants that thrive in dry, desert environments.

academic

Cacti grow well in places that have very little water.

5

We need a dry area to store the new paper shipments.

business

We require a place without moisture for the paper inventory.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
dryness
Verb
dry
Adverbio
dryly
Adjetivo
dry
Relacionado
dryer

Colocaciones comunes

dry weather weather without rain
dry skin skin that needs moisturizer
bone dry completely dry
dry season the time of year with least rain
dry wine wine that is not sweet

Frases Comunes

dry run

a rehearsal or practice session

high and dry

left in a difficult situation without help

dry humor

funny in a subtle, understated way

Se confunde a menudo con

dry vs arid

Arid is a more technical or formal word used specifically for very dry climates like deserts.

dry vs drought

Drought is a noun describing a long period of dry weather, while dry is an adjective.

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Notas de uso

Use 'dry' to describe the physical state of objects without water or to describe weather that lacks rain. It can also describe food or drink that lacks sweetness or moisture.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'dry' when they mean they want to drink water; in English, we say 'I am thirsty' rather than 'I am dry.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'y' in 'dry' as a little cup that is empty because there is no water in it.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'drȳge,' which has Germanic roots meaning 'to dry or wither.'

Patrones gramaticales

Comparative: drier Superlative: driest Used after the verb 'to be' (The ground is dry)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, 'dry weather' is highly desired for outdoor social events like summer barbecues or cricket matches.

Quiz rápido

The sun is very hot today, so the wet clothes will be ______ soon.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: dry

Más palabras de Weather

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

frost

A1

Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as grass or windows, when the temperature drops below freezing. It usually appears during clear, cold nights and melts when the sun comes up.

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