English–Spanish
“drought” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈkia/
Example
Este año la sequía afectó gravemente las cosechas.
This year the drought severely affected the crops.
How to say “drought” in Spanish
“Drought” in Spanish is sequía.
Wilting crops beneath a clear, rainless sky.
Example sentences with sequía
La comunidad implementó medidas contra la sequía para conservar agua.
The community implemented measures against drought to conserve water.
Tips for using sequía
- Sequía is often used metaphorically (for example sequía de ideas for a creative drought), so check context to know whether it means an actual water shortage or a nonliteral lack.