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estiagem
[ɛʃtiaˈʒẽ̃]
noun
feminine
pl: estiagens
dry season; low water level
1.
The season of the year characterized by little or no rainfall; drought period
During the dry season, the rivers run low.
Durante a estiagem, os rios correm com pouca água.
2.
The period when water levels in rivers and lakes are at their lowest
The estiagem caused difficulties for river navigation.
A estiagem causou dificuldades para a navegação fluvial.
Synonyms
seca
período seco
estiada
Antonyms
enchente
cheia
período chuvoso
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estiagem
Standard usage, commonly used in Northeast and Amazon regions
Rio de Janeiro
estiagem
Standard usage, refers to low water periods
São Paulo
estiagem
Standard usage, used in water management contexts
Portugal
seca
More commonly used than estiagem in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
na época de estiagem - during the dry season
período de estiagem - dry period
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