Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seco
Adjective
/ˈsɛk.oʊ/
Definition
A term used to describe something that is dry or lacking moisture.
Examples
- O clima hoje está muito seco. (The weather today is very dry.)
- Ele tinha um sorriso seco, sem entusiasmo. (He had a dry smile, lacking enthusiasm.)
- Esta planta prefere um solo seco. (This plant prefers dry soil.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘seco’ is often used to refer to both physical dryness, such as dry weather, or in a figurative sense, such as a lack of emotion or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
- árido
- seco
- desidratado