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Lacking sufficient rainfall for agriculture; very dry.
Dopo mesi senza pioggia, il terreno è diventato arido.
After months without rain, the ground has become dry.
Often used to describe climates, soils, or environments.
Lacking interest, emotion, or warmth; dull or uninspiring.
Il suo discorso arido non ha emozionato nessuno.
His dry speech didn’t move anyone.
Common in literary or metaphorical contexts.
'Arido' typically describes a lack of moisture over time (e.g., deserts), while 'secco' refers to dryness in the moment (e.g., clothes).
Use 'arido' for climates, soils, or long-term conditions. For temporary dryness, use 'secco' or 'asciutto'.
From Latin *aridus*, from *arere* (to be dry).
In Italian, 'arido' can describe both physical dryness and emotional coldness. The latter is more common in literary or figurative contexts.