moisture

the water that is present in the air as a gas, liquid or solid (in the form of dew, rain, snow, etc.)

humedad, vapor de agua

• there is moisture in the air

Collocations moisture in the air · high/low humidity

• There was a lot of moisture in the air.

  Había mucha humedad en el aire.

the water that is present inside or on the surface of a material, such as wood, paper, cloth, etc.

humedad, agua en un material

• there is moisture in something

Collocations moisture in the walls · damp clothes

• There was a lot of moisture in the walls.

  Había mucha humedad en las paredes.

the water that is present in soil or other growing medium, which helps plants to grow.

humedad del suelo, agua en el suelo

• there is moisture in the soil

Collocations moisture in the soil · well-drained soil

• The plants need plenty of moisture to grow.

  Las plantas necesitan mucha humedad para crecer.

the water that is present in food, especially when it makes the food soft or sticky.

humedad en los alimentos, agua en la comida

• there is moisture in something

Collocations moisture in bread · damp cake

• The bread was too moist to eat.

  El pan estaba demasiado húmedo para comer.