monsoon

BrE /ˈmɒn.suːn/ AmE /ˈmɑːn.sun/

noun en → es

1 WEATHER PHENOMENON [singular] B2

a season of heavy rain in tropical areas, especially India and Southeast Asia

estación de lluvias intensas, monzón

  • the monsoon

Collocations monsoon season · heavy monsoon rains

  • The monsoon brings much-needed rain to the region.

    El monzón trae la lluvia necesaria a la región.

2 METEOROLOGY [singular] C1

a seasonal wind that brings heavy rain to certain parts of the world, especially in India and Southeast Asia

viento estacional que trae lluvias intensas

  • the monsoon winds

Collocations monsoon wind patterns · monsoon climate

  • The monsoon winds can cause flooding in coastal areas.

    Los vientos del monzón pueden causar inundaciones en las áreas costeras.