What is the Spanish word for "musty"?

Learn how to say "musty" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

musty

Spanish

mohoso

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Alternative translations of "musty"

rancio
hediondo
mojado

Examples of how to use "musty" in Spanish

English
The old books had a musty smell.
Spanish
Los libros viejos tenían un olor a humedad.
English
The old books smelled musty after rain
Spanish
Los libros viejos olieron a humedad después de la lluvia.
English
A musty room needed fresh air and sunlight
Spanish
Una habitación con olor a humedad necesitaba aire fresco y luz solar.
English
She noticed a musty towel in the closet
Spanish
Ella notó una toalla con olor a humedad en el armario.
English
Old blankets were musty in the attic
Spanish
Las mantas viejas olían a humedad en el ático.

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