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dampness
[/ˈdæmpnəs/]
noun
feminine
umidade
1.
The state of being slightly wet or moist; moderate wetness
The dampness in the air made it feel cold.
A umidade no ar fez parecer mais frio.
2.
Moisture present in a material or environment that may cause problems
The dampness in the basement is causing mold to grow.
A umidade no porão está causando mofo crescer.
Synonyms
moisture
wetness
humidity
damp
dampishness
Antonyms
dryness
aridity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
umidade
Most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
umidade
Standard usage; occasionally 'mofo' when referring to moisture causing mold
São Paulo
umidade
Standard usage in commercial and technical contexts
Portugal
humidade
Portuguese spelling preference; same meaning as Brazilian umidade
Related Idioms & Phrases
dampness in the air
rising dampness
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