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monsoon

/mɒnˈsuːn/

A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain to parts of South Asia and other tropical regions. It describes both the period of heavy rainfall and the wind itself that causes the change in weather.

Ejemplos

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The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

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The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
monsoon
Adjetivo
monsoonal
Relacionado
rain
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

Quiz rápido

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: monsoon

Ejemplos

1

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

everyday

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

2

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

formal

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

informal

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

4

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

academic

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

5

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

business

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
monsoon
Adjetivo
monsoonal
Relacionado
rain

Colocaciones comunes

monsoon season monsoon season
heavy monsoon heavy monsoon
monsoon rain monsoon rain
monsoon winds monsoon winds
summer monsoon summer monsoon

Frases Comunes

the onset of the monsoon

the start of the monsoon season

monsoon failure

when the expected seasonal rains do not come

post-monsoon

the period immediately after the monsoon rains

Se confunde a menudo con

monsoon vs typhoon

A typhoon is a specific tropical cyclone (storm), while a monsoon is a seasonal wind system that causes rain.

monsoon vs hurricane

A hurricane is a violent tropical storm, whereas a monsoon is a long-term seasonal weather pattern.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly used in the singular with 'the' to refer to the season of rain. It is primarily used in the context of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'monsoon' to mean any single rainstorm; however, it strictly refers to a large-scale seasonal system.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Arabic word 'mawsim,' which means 'season.'

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (usually used in singular) Can be used as an adjective (monsoon clouds) Often follows 'the' or 'a'
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Contexto cultural

In India, the monsoon is a vital cultural event celebrated in festivals because it is essential for agriculture and survival.

Quiz rápido

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: monsoon

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forecast

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A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.

weather

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snowy

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Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

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warm

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Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

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Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

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The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

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thunder

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mist

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