wet
Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The grass is still wet from the morning dew.
The grass is still wet from the morning dew.
The authorities warned commuters about the wet road conditions.
The authorities warned commuters about the wet road conditions.
I'm so wet because I forgot my umbrella!
I'm so wet because I forgot my umbrella!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'W' in Wet looking like waves of 'W'ater.
Quiz rápido
Please be careful; the kitchen floor is _____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: wet
Ejemplos
The grass is still wet from the morning dew.
everydayThe grass is still wet from the morning dew.
The authorities warned commuters about the wet road conditions.
formalThe authorities warned commuters about the wet road conditions.
I'm so wet because I forgot my umbrella!
informalI'm so wet because I forgot my umbrella!
Wet tropical climates are characterized by high annual rainfall.
academicWet tropical climates are characterized by high annual rainfall.
The delivery was rejected because the boxes were wet and damaged.
businessThe delivery was rejected because the boxes were wet and damaged.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
wet behind the ears
inexperienced or naive
a wet blanket
someone who spoils other people's fun
dripping wet
extremely wet, with water falling in drops
Se confunde a menudo con
Wet refers to liquid water on a surface, while humid refers to water vapor in the air.
Damp means only slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way, whereas wet can mean any amount of liquid.
Notas de uso
Wet is a basic adjective used for surfaces, weather, or clothing. It can also be used as a verb meaning to make something wet.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'wet' to describe the feeling of the air (humidity), but 'wet' is better suited for rain or physical contact with water.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'W' in Wet looking like waves of 'W'ater.
Origen de la palabra
From the Old English word 'wēt', which is related to the word 'water'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Talking about wet weather is a stereotypical and frequent conversation starter in British culture.
Quiz rápido
Please be careful; the kitchen floor is _____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: wet
Gramática relacionada
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stormy
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overcast
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cool
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freezing
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humid
A1Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.
mild
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rain
A1Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.
snow
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