Portuguese Phrase
Tá úmido hoje?
Meaning
A casual way to ask whether the weather is humid right now. It literally translates to “Is it humid today?” and is used when you want to know if the air feels moist or sticky.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—talking with friends, family, or coworkers on a break. In a formal context (e.g., a news report or a business meeting) you would replace Tá with Está.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Táúmidohoje?
Tá (está)
Tá is the informal spoken contraction of the verb estar (to be) in the third‑person singular present. Use it in casual conversation.
úmido (adjective agreement)
úmido is a masculine singular adjective meaning 'humid'. It agrees with the implicit subject (the weather), which is masculine in Portuguese.
hoje (adverb of time)
hoje means 'today' and is placed after the adjective when asking about the current condition.
🗨In Conversation
Tá úmido hoje?
Is it humid today?
Sim, está bem úmido. Melhor levar um guarda‑chuva.
Yes, it’s quite humid. Better take an umbrella.
✕Common Mistakes
É úmido hoje?
Use estar (está) for temporary weather conditions; ser (é) describes inherent qualities.
Tá úmida hoje?
The adjective must stay masculine (úmido) because the implicit subject ‘o tempo’ is masculine.
Hoje tá úmido?
While understandable, the most natural order in spoken Brazilian Portuguese is ‘Tá úmido hoje?’
↔Alternatives
Está úmido hoje?
Is it humid today?
Hoje está úmido?
Today is it humid?
O dia está úmido?
Is the day humid?
Cultural Tip
Brazil’s climate is often hot and humid, especially in the Amazon and coastal regions, so talking about humidity is everyday small talk. The contraction Tá signals familiarity; avoid it with strangers, elders, or in written Portuguese. Also, remember that humidity (umidade) can affect how hot it feels, so people often pair this question with suggestions about clothing or umbrellas.