No. 4,243 in Spanish
monzón
"Monzón" in English refers to "monsoon," a seasonal wind pattern often associated with heavy rains.
In a sentence
El monzón trae lluvias torrenciales cada año a la región.
The monsoon brings torrential rains every year to the region.
The word 'monzón' refers to the seasonal wind phenomenon associated with periods of intense rainfall over a specific region.
Durante el monzón, es común ver inundaciones repentinas.
During the monsoon, it is common to see flash floods.
Here, 'monzón' is used to denote the time period marked by these seasonal winds and their typical weather features, such as heavy rain.
La industria agrícola depende del monzón para la irrigación de sus cultivos.
The agricultural industry depends on the monsoon for irrigation of their crops.
In this sentence, 'monzón' highlights its relevance as a climatic event crucial for the agricultural practices in regions reliant on its rainfall patterns.
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