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siccità
/sitˈt͡ʃita/
What does "siccità" mean in English?
droughtLa siccità ha colpito duramente l'agricoltura.
The drought has severely affected agriculture.
How to use "siccità" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and dry conditions.
La siccità ha causato la morte di molte piante.
The drought caused the death of many plants.
Often used in environmental and agricultural contexts.
Collocations
siccità prolungataprolonged droughtsiccità estivasummer droughtsiccità meteorologicameteorological drought
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'siccità' to describe prolonged dry periods, while 'secchezza' is more general and can refer to dryness in various contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'siccitas', meaning 'dryness' or 'aridity'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe severe dry conditions affecting ecosystems and human activities.
Word Breakdown
sicc
dry
root-ità
quality of
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese