La sequía
Example: La sequía afecta a muchas plantas y animales en verano.
Definition
"La sequía" refers to an extended period of time during which there is a deficiency of rainfall, resulting in a shortage of water that negatively impacts plants, animals, and human activities, especially in natural environments.
Etymology
The word "la sequía" comes from the Spanish adjective 'seco,' meaning dry, combined with the suffix '-ía,' which forms nouns indicating a condition or state. Did you know? The concept of 'sequía' has been crucial throughout history in agriculture-dependent societies.
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"La sequía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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