Spanish Phrase
¿Está húmedo hoy?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the weather is humid today, i.e., if there is a noticeable amount of moisture in the air.
When to use
Use this phrase when making small talk about the weather, planning outdoor activities, or checking if you need to bring a jacket or umbrella because of high humidity.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Estáhúmedohoy?
Estar (está)
Use estar to describe temporary states or conditions, such as weather. The third‑person singular present form is está.
Adjective agreement
Húmedo is a masculine singular adjective that agrees with the implied subject (el clima, el día).
Hoy (adverb of time)
Hoy means “today” and is placed at the end of the question for natural word order.
🗨In Conversation
¿Está húmedo hoy?
Is it humid today?
Sí, está bastante húmedo. Mejor lleva una chaqueta ligera.
Yes, it’s quite humid. Better wear a light jacket.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Es húmedo hoy?
Use estar (está) for temporary weather conditions; ser (es) describes permanent traits.
¿Está humedo hoy?
The adjective needs the accent: húmedo.
¿Hoy está húmedo?
While understandable, the typical order places the verb before the adverb: ¿Está húmedo hoy?
↔Alternatives
¿Hace humedad hoy?
Is there humidity today?
¿Hay humedad hoy?
Is there humidity today?
¿El día está húmedo?
Is the day humid?
Cultural Tip
Talking about the weather is a universal ice‑breaker in Spanish‑speaking cultures. In many Latin American countries the word "húmedo" is preferred for atmospheric moisture, while "humedo" (without accent) can refer to something that is wet or soggy. When you want to sound more natural, you can also say "Hace mucho calor y está húmedo" to give a fuller picture.