drought
BrE /draʊt/ AmE /draʊt/
noun en → es
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
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The country is suffering from a severe drought.
El país está sufriendo una sequía severa.
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
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The village is facing a serious water shortage.
El pueblo está enfrentando una grave escasez de agua.