el relente
damp chill
Es la humedad fresca del aire que aparece en la noche o al amanecer y que puede sentirse en la piel o en las plantas.
The Spanish word "relente" refers to the coldness or dampness felt during the night or early morning, especially in open or rural areas. It describes the chill or moisture in the air, often associated with dew or fog, which causes a penetrating cold sensation.
Meaning:
- Relente is the sensation of coldness and dampness felt particularly at night or from early morning.
- It implies a kind of damp, chilly air that can make the environment feel uncomfortable.
Parts:
- The word "relente" does not break down easily into smaller meaningful parts in contemporary Spanish; it is a standalone noun.
Spanish synonyms:
- Humareda (sometimes, although this refers more to smoke or mist)
- Frío nocturno (night cold)
- Humedad (humidity)
- Roesco (a less common regional term)
Spanish antonyms:
- Calor
- Calidez
- Sequedad
In summary, "relente" is a poetic or rural term to express the chilly dampness of the nighttime air.
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Examples
Al amanecer sentimos el relente que bajaba del valle.noun
At dawn we felt the damp chill that came down from the valley.
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