Portuguese Word · Intermediate
estiagem
drought
Pronunciation: /is.t͡ʃiˈa.ʒẽj̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "drought".
Example
Produziu-se como que uma estiagem da sabedoria, e há o risco de que a sabedoria tenha emigrado destas paragens para junto de vós.
A kind of drought of wisdom has come on, and there is a risk that wisdom has deserted this vicinity in favor of yours.
Practice tips
- Practice estiagem out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.