drought

S2 W2

BrE /draʊt/ AmE /draʊt/

noun en → es

1 LACK OF RAIN B1

a long period of time when there is very little or no rain, which causes problems for farmers and people who need water

sequía

  • a drought in an area

Collocations drought conditions · severe drought

  • The country is suffering from a severe drought.

    El país está sufriendo una sequía severa.

2 LACK OF WATER B1

the lack of water in an area, often caused by a drought or other factors such as overuse

escasez de agua

  • a shortage of water

Collocations water shortage · drought conditions

  • The village is facing a serious water shortage.

    El pueblo está enfrentando una grave escasez de agua.