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Translation of Spanish word "sequía" to English

sequía

/seˈwi.a/

Meaning

Noun

a period of abnormally low rainfall

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How to use

Sequía ('drought') is feminine. Grave sequía — Severe drought. Periodo de sequía — Dry spell / period.

🇬🇧 English

drought

Example

La sequía afectó a muchas zonas de la región.

The drought affected many areas of the region.

La sequía es un fenómeno natural que puede ocurrir en cualquier época del año.

Drought is a natural phenomenon that can occur at any time of the year.

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Synonyms

aridity / dryness

Common phrases

  • periodo de sequía— drought period / dry spell

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What does the Spanish word "sequía" mean?▼

The Spanish word "sequía" means "drought" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "La sequía afectó a muchas zonas de la región." (which translates as "The drought affected many areas of the region.").

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