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damp in Portuguese

damp in Portuguese is húmido, úmido, humidade — damp means slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.

damp in Portuguese

húmido
adj
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
úmido
adj
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
humidade
noun
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
umidade
noun
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
amortecer
verb
(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

What does "damp" mean?

  1. adj Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
    "Wipe the counter with a damp cloth."
  2. noun Moisture in the air or on a surface; humidity.
    "You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door."
  3. verb To make something slightly wet, or to weaken and reduce something such as a fire, sound, or feeling.
    "They damped down the campfire before going to sleep."
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damp in a sentence

  • Wipe the counter with a damp cloth.
  • The basement walls always feel damp in winter.
  • You could smell the damp as soon as you opened the cellar door.
  • Black mould on the bedroom wall is a sure sign of damp.

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What is "damp" in Portuguese?
"damp" in Portuguese is húmido, úmido, humidade. damp means: Slightly wet; not dry but not soaking either.
How do you use "damp" in a sentence?
Example: "Wipe the counter with a damp cloth." In Portuguese, "damp" is húmido, úmido, humidade.
Are there other ways to say "damp" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "damp": húmido, úmido, humidade, umidade, amortecer.
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