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seco
/ˈse.ko/
dry
El clima está seco hoy.
The weather is dry today.
general
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.
informal
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.
informal
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.
Gold Rule
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).
Word Breakdown
seco
dry
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