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    Aridez (en. Barrenness)

    /aɾiˈðez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of land that is dry and infertile.
    The aridity of the desert makes it difficult for few plants to grow.
    La aridez del desierto hace que pocas plantas puedan crecer.
    Difficulty in producing or generating something due to a lack of resources.
    The economic aridity of the region has led to the exodus of its population.
    La aridez económica de la región ha llevado al éxodo de su población.
    Lack of richness or fullness in culture or language.
    The author was criticized for the aridity of his prose.
    El autor fue criticado por la aridez de su prosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ariditas', which derives from 'aridus', meaning dry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional aridity
    Lack of expression or emotional depth.
    aridez emocional
    intellectual aridity
    Condition of little creativity or lack of ideas.
    aridez intelectual
    fight against aridity
    To strive to improve an unfavorable situation.
    luchar contra la aridez

    Related Words

    arid
    Having little or no moisture.
    árido
    dry
    Lack of water or humidity.
    seco
    sterile
    Not producing fruits or not fertile.
    estéril

    Slang Meanings

    When someone is very boring or monotonous.
    That conversation was a total aridity.
    Esa conversación fue una aridez total.
    Refers to a very dry and hot climate.
    In summer, the aridity here is unbearable.
    En verano, la aridez aquí es insoportable.