Sequeros (en. Dryers)

/seˈkeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Arid and unproductive land, often characterized by its scarce vegetation.
The drylands are difficult to cultivate due to lack of water.
Los sequeros son difíciles de cultivar debido a la falta de agua.
Regions where annual precipitation is very low.
Drylands are found in many parts of the world where the climate is arid.
Los sequeros se encuentran en muchas partes del mundo donde el clima es árido.

Etymology

From the adjective 'dry,' related to the lack of moisture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drylands of life
difficulties or shortages in life
sequeros de la vida
to make a drylands
to take measures in an unfavorable environment
hacer un sequeros
in the drylands
in a barren or inhospitable place
en el sequeros

Related Words

desert
Area of land that has gone a long time without receiving moisture.
desierto
arid
Lacking water or moisture.
árido
fertile land
Land that is suitable for cultivation.
tierra fértil

Slang Meanings

Referring to a difficult or unfavorable situation.
I’m in a drylands with this project that isn't progressing.
Estoy en un sequeros con este proyecto que no avanza.
A place where there is no fun or is boring.
That party was a total drylands.
Esa fiesta fue un sequeros total.