damp

S2 W2

BrE /dæmp/ AmE /dæmp/

adjective / noun en → es

1 WET [adjective] A2

slightly wet or moist, especially in a way that is uncomfortable

húmedo, empapado (de agua)

  • be damp

Collocations damp clothes · a damp towel

  • The floor was damp after the rain.

    El suelo estaba húmedo después de la lluvia.

2 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • There's a lot of damp in this room.

    Hay mucha humedad en esta habitación.

3 COND [noun] B1

the state of being slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has ruined the wallpaper.

    La humedad ha arruinado el papel pintado.

4 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has spread to other rooms.

    La humedad se ha extendido a otras habitaciones.

5 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has caused structural damage.

    La humedad ha causado daños estructurales.

6 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has been a constant issue.

    La humedad ha sido un problema constante.

7 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has been treated by a professional.

    La humedad ha sido tratada por un profesional.

8 COND [noun] B1

a condition in which something is slightly wet or moist, often because of water that has leaked through a wall or roof

humedad, filtración de agua

  • there is damp

Collocations damp in the walls · a damp problem

  • The damp has been a major concern.

    La humedad ha sido una preocupación importante.