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Spanish word
hidrológico
Pronunciation
IPA/iðɾoˈloxiko/
Meaning
- adjectivehydrological
Example
El ciclo hidrológico es esencial para la agricultura.
The hydrological cycle is essential for agriculture.
More examples
¿Has visto el informe hidrológico sobre la escasez de agua?
Have you seen the hydrological report about the water shortage?
Core concept
Processes of the water cycle: precipitation, runoff, and groundwater recharge.
Common phrases
ciclo hidrológico
hydrological cycle
escasez hidrológica
hydrological shortage
informe hidrológico
hydrological report
Similar words
hídrico: Relating to water as a resource, its availability, use, and management.
pluvial: Relating specifically to rainfall and precipitation events or totals.
fluvial: Relating to rivers, their flow, channels, and flood behavior.
acuático: Relating to underwater environments and the organisms that live there.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al ciclo del agua y a los procesos del agua en la naturaleza, como la precipitación, la escorrentía y la recarga de acuíferos.
Word origin
From Greek hydōr 'water' + logos 'study', via Spanish hidrología 'study of water', with the suffix -ico forming the adjective hidrológico.
Usage tips
- A formal, technical adjective common in scientific reports and studies, so in casual conversation speakers often prefer agua or ciclo del agua.
Related words
- hidrologíahydrologynoun