clima seco

[KLEE-muh SEH-kuh]
nounmasculinepl: climas secos
dry climate
1. A climate characterized by low precipitation, low humidity, and typically high temperatures, with little rainfall throughout the year
The northeast region of Brazil experiences a dry climate with long periods of drought.
A região nordeste do Brasil experimenta um clima seco com longos períodos de seca.
2. Weather conditions marked by the absence of moisture in the air and minimal water vapor
During the dry climate season, the vegetation becomes brown and brittle.
Durante a estação de clima seco, a vegetação fica marrom e quebradiça.
The term 'clima seco' is particularly significant in Brazil, especially when discussing the severe droughts affecting the Northeast (Nordeste) region. During dry periods, water rationing becomes a major public concern, and the phrase is frequently used in news media and weather forecasts. The contrast between Brazil's tropical regions and its semi-arid interior makes discussions of dry climate climatologically and socially important for Brazilian culture and policy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clima áridoclima desérticoclima semi-áridoestiagem
Antonyms / Antônimos
clima úmidoclima tropicalclima chuvosoclima temperado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clima seco
Standard term used across Brazil, particularly common when discussing northeastern regions
Northeast Brazil
clima seco / sertão
Frequently used to describe the semi-arid conditions of the sertão region
São Paulo
clima seco
Common during winter months; often discussed in meteorological forecasts
Portugal
clima seco / clima árido
Similar usage but more common in southern regions; menos frequente than in Brazil

Related Words

secaestiagemprecipitaçãoumidadedesertoaridezevaporação

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar com a boca seca
seca prolongada
período de seca
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