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desértico

desert

adjective deh-SEHR-tee-koh Rare

Origin: From desierto (desert) + -ico

Also means

arid

Usage Note

Desértico describes landscapes or climates characteristic of a desert — clima desértico (desert climate), zona desértica (desert zone). Note the written accent on the 'e': desértico is esdrújula (stress on antepenultimate). It is purely an adjective; the noun for the place is desierto.

Examples

"La región tiene un clima desértico extremadamente seco."

Natural Translation

The region has an extremely dry desert climate.

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