Seco

The Spanish and Portuguese word 'seco' (masculine singular) and 'seca' (feminine singular) translates to 'dry' in English. It primarily describes a lack of moisture, applying to a wide range of contexts, from the physical state of objects and environments to figurative meanings relating to personality or emotions. 'Seco' or 'seca' can refer to things lacking water, like land, food, or even the climate. It can also describe a concise or blunt communication style, emphasizing efficiency and a lack of unnecessary detail. Furthermore, 'seco' might indicate the absence of a liquid, like wine, or a harsh or unpleasant characteristic. The use of the masculine or feminine form depends on the gender of the noun it modifies.

Seco meaning with examples

• La tierra estaba seca después de semanas sin lluvia, dificultando la agricultura. The land was dry after weeks without rain, making agriculture difficult. (Here, 'seca' modifies the feminine noun 'tierra' - land)
• El desierto es un lugar seco, con muy poca vegetación y altas temperaturas. The desert is a dry place, with very little vegetation and high temperatures. (In this example, 'seco' describes the 'desert' - masculine noun)
• Su tono seco en la conversación me indicaba que estaba molesto. His dry tone in the conversation indicated that he was annoyed. (Uses 'seco' to describe a blunt communication style)
• Prefiero el vino seco al dulce, encuentro su sabor más refrescante. I prefer dry wine to sweet, I find its flavor more refreshing. (Here 'seco' describes the type of wine)
• Después de la tormenta, la ropa tendida estaba finalmente seca. After the storm, the clothes hanging were finally dry. (This sentence describes 'dry' using the feminine noun 'ropa' - clothes)