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desierto

English translation of desierto

desert

'Desierto' refers to a large, arid area with little to no vegetation, usually because of the low rainfall.


Example sentences using: desierto

El desierto es muy caluroso durante el día.

English translation of El desierto es muy caluroso durante el día.

The desert is very hot during the day.

This sentence describes the extreme heat that is typical in a desert setting during daylight hours.

Veo un cactus en el desierto.

English translation of Veo un cactus en el desierto.

I see a cactus in the desert.

This sentence is using the verb 'ver' (to see) to describe spotting a cactus in the desert.

El desierto de Atacama es el más seco del mundo.

English translation of El desierto de Atacama es el más seco del mundo.

The Atacama Desert is the driest in the world.

This sentence is providing a fact about the Atacama Desert, indicating its extreme dryness compared to other deserts.

Me perdí en el desierto.

English translation of Me perdí en el desierto.

I got lost in the desert.

This sentence is using the reflexive verb 'perderse' (to get lost) to express the idea of losing one's way in the desert.

El desierto tiene una belleza singular.

English translation of El desierto tiene una belleza singular.

The desert has a unique beauty.

This sentence illustrates subjective opinion, showing appreciation for the distinctive beauty that a desert landscape can have.

En el desierto, la noche es muy fría.

English translation of En el desierto, la noche es muy fría.

In the desert, the night is very cold.

This sentence highlights the contrast between the hot days and cold nights that are characteristic of desert climates.

Es difícil encontrar agua en el desierto.

English translation of Es difícil encontrar agua en el desierto.

It's hard to find water in the desert.

This sentence uses the adjective 'difficult' to describe the challenge of finding water in a desert environment.

El camello es un animal común del desierto.

English translation of El camello es un animal común del desierto.

The camel is a common desert animal.

This sentence is providing information about camels, a type of animal that is associated with desert environments due to their adaptability to harsh conditions.

Hay muchos desiertos en África.

English translation of Hay muchos desiertos en África.

There are many deserts in Africa.

This sentence provides a general piece of geographical information, stating that several deserts can be found on the African continent.

Es fácil deshidratarse en el desierto.

English translation of Es fácil deshidratarse en el desierto.

It's easy to become dehydrated in the desert.

This sentence highlights the health risks of deserts, specifically the threat of dehydration due to the intense heat and lack of available water.

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