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    Sequía (en. Drought)

    /seˈki.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Prolonged period of time in which a region receives a significantly lower amount of water, affecting agriculture and water supply.
    The drought has devastated this year's crops.
    La sequía ha devastado las cosechas de este año.
    Lack of water in rivers, reservoirs, and aquifers.
    The drought in the region has caused the river level to drop.
    La sequía en la región ha provocado la bajada del nivel del río.
    Climatic conditions that result in the absence of significant precipitation for a time.
    The current weather suggests that the drought will continue throughout the summer.
    El clima actual sugiere que la sequía continuará durante el verano.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'siccitas', which means 'to dry up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight against drought
    Efforts to combat the effects of lack of water.
    lucha contra la sequía
    extreme drought
    Situation of severe drought, with critical effects on the environment and agriculture.
    sequía extrema
    agricultural drought
    Impact on agricultural activities due to lack of water.
    sequia agrícola

    Related Words

    desert
    Arid region with sparse vegetation and very low precipitation.
    desierto
    downpour
    Very intense rain that generally occurs in a short time.
    aguacero
    humidity
    Presence of water vapor in the air.
    humedad

    Slang Meanings

    There isn't a drop of water.
    We are in the midst of a drought, there's not a drop of water in the house!
    Estamos en plena sequía, ¡no hay ni gota de agua en la casa!
    Supply problem.
    Matías always says that the drought affects us all, we must save water!
    Matías siempre dice que la sequía nos afecta a todos, ¡hay que cuidar el agua!