seco
/ˈse.ko/Lacking moisture or liquid; not wet.
La tierra está seca después de la sequía.
The ground is dry after the drought.
Commonly used to describe weather, soil, or objects.
Lacking emotion, humor, or interest; dull or boring.
La película fue muy seca y aburrida.
The movie was very dry and boring.
Used to describe something uninteresting or lacking excitement.
Brief and to the point; concise.
Su respuesta fue seca y directa.
His answer was dry and direct.
Often used to describe speech or writing that is straightforward and lacks elaboration.
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💡Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
'Seco' can describe physical dryness (e.g., 'el clima está seco') or figurative dryness (e.g., 'un chiste seco'). Pay attention to context.
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Common Collocations
'Seco' is often paired with 'estar' (to be) or 'respuesta' (answer) in common expressions.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'siccus', meaning dry.
📝Usage Notes
The word 'seco' can be used both literally (to describe physical dryness) and figuratively (to describe something lacking emotion or excitement).