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water shortage
[ˈwɔːtər ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ]
noun
pl: water shortages
escassez de água
1.
an insufficient supply of fresh water for a population or region
The city faced a severe water shortage during the drought.
A cidade enfrentou uma grave escassez de água durante a seca.
2.
a deficit in the availability of potable water for domestic or industrial use
Climate change is contributing to water shortages worldwide.
As mudanças climáticas estão contribuindo para escassez de água em todo o mundo.
Synonyms
water scarcity
drought
water deficit
water crisis
Antonyms
water abundance
water surplus
plenty of water
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escassez de água
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
falta de água
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
crise hídrica
used in formal/official contexts
Portugal
escassez de água
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
water is running dry
tap running low
in times of water scarcity
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