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sequedad

dryness

noun seh-keh-DAHD Rare

Origin: From Latin siccitas (dryness).

Also means

curtness

Usage Note

Sequedad describes physical lack of moisture (skin, climate, soil) and also the quality of being curt or cold in manner — respondió con sequedad means 'replied curtly.' The adjective is seco/seca. It is an abstract noun and has no common diminutive form.

Examples

"La sequedad del ambiente afecta la piel."

Natural Translation

The dryness of the air affects the skin.

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