drought

sequía

Periodo largo con poca lluvia que provoca falta de agua en una zona.

En inglés sencillo: A long period with too little rain, leaving an area short of water.

• The drought lasted all summer.
• Farmers lost their crops during the drought.
• Water supplies are low after months of drought.

Expresiones frecuentes: severe drought, during a drought, drought conditions, prolonged drought

sequía, racha sin éxitos

Periodo largo sin buenos resultados, especialmente sin victorias o sin marcar en el deporte.

En inglés sencillo: A long period without success, especially without winning or scoring in sport.

• The team ended its drought.
• Her late goal broke a six-game scoring drought.
• Fans celebrated the end of the club’s long trophy drought.

Sinónimos: dry spell

Expresiones frecuentes: goal drought, scoring drought, end a drought