Spanish Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Spanish word
árido
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɾiðo/
Meaning
- adjectivedry
Example
El suelo está árido.
The soil is dry.
More examples
El paisaje árido del desierto impresiona a los viajeros.
The dry landscape of the desert impresses travelers.
Core concept
Parched cracked earth.
Common phrases
paisaje árido
dry landscape
región árida
dry region
suelo árido
dry soil
Similar words
seco: Surface or material that lacks most moisture and is plainly dry.
desértico: Landscape like a desert, sandy or rocky and nearly devoid of vegetation.
Definition in Spanish
Que carece de humedad o de fertilidad; aplicado a ideas, textos o conversaciones, indica falta de interés o poca sustancia.
Word origin
It derives from Latin aridus 'dry', originally referring to soil and climate and later expanding metaphorically to mean lack of fertility or interest.
Usage tips
- The written accent on á shows stress on the first syllable, and calling a text or talk árido often reads as a blunt negative judgment rather than a mild comment.
Other meanings
- barrenadjective
- dulladjective
Opposites
- húmedohumidadjective
Related words
- aridezdrynessnoun