moisten

[/ˈmɔɪs.ən/]

verb

umedecer

1. to make slightly wet or damp

Moisten the cloth with water before cleaning.

Umedeça o pano com água antes de limpar.

2. to add moisture to something dry

You should moisten your lips with balm in winter.

Você deve umidecer os lábios com bálsamo no inverno.

3. to become slightly wet

Her eyes began to moisten with tears.

Seus olhos começaram a umidecer com lágrimas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

umedecer

most common term

Brazil

molhar ligeiramente

literal alternative for slight wetting

Portugal

humedecer

alternative spelling used in European Portuguese

Portugal

umedecer

also used in Portugal

moisten one's lips

moisten the ground

moisten with tears

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