Italian Phrase
Sì, fa davvero molto umido.
Meaning
Literally, "Yes, it is really very humid." The speaker is confirming that the weather feels extremely moist, often implying a sticky or uncomfortable atmosphere.
When to use
Use this sentence when someone mentions the weather and you want to agree that the humidity is unusually high—especially in summer, near the coast, or after a rainstorm.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sìfadavveromoltoumido
Sì (Yes)
An affirmative response, used to confirm a statement or answer a yes/no question.
fa (does/makes)
Third‑person singular of the verb *fare* used impersonally to describe weather conditions.
davvero (really)
An adverb that intensifies the adjective that follows; placed before the adjective or another adverb.
molto (very)
An adverb of degree; when combined with *davvero* it adds extra emphasis ("davvero molto").
umido (humid)
An adjective describing the amount of moisture in the air; agrees in gender and number with the implied subject (the weather).
🗨In Conversation
Fa caldo, ma non sembra troppo umido, vero?
It's hot, but it doesn't seem too humid, right?
Sì, fa davvero molto umido.
Yes, it's really very humid.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, è davvero molto umido.
The structure is correct, but learners sometimes replace *fa* with *è*, which sounds less natural for weather.
Sì, fa molto davvero umido.
Placing *molto* before *davvero* changes the emphasis and sounds odd to native ears.
Sì, fa molto umido.
Missing *davvero* reduces the intensity; the original phrase stresses the humidity.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è davvero molto umido.
Yes, it is really very humid.
Sì, c'è molta umidità.
Yes, there's a lot of humidity.
Sì, l'aria è davvero umida.
Yes, the air is really humid.
Cultural Tip
In Italy people often talk about "umidità" (humidity) during the hot summer months, especially in cities like Venice, Naples, and the coastal Riviera. While "fa umido" is perfectly natural for weather, avoid using *umido* to describe objects (e.g., "un pane umido" means "a soggy bread"). Also, Italians may add a regional flavor: in the north you might hear "fa una pioggia di sudore" (it's sweating‑hot).