low-water mark

• Término que designa la marca más baja alcanzada por un cuerpo de agua, o, en sentido figurado, el punto más bajo o desfavorable en un proceso, situación o ciclo financiero.

A term referring to the lowest point reached by a body of water, or figuratively, the lowest or most unfavorable point in a process, situation, or financial cycle.

1. C1formal

   The lowest point or level that something reaches, often used metaphorically to describe a minimum or nadir.

   punto más bajo

   • The company's profits hit a low-water mark last quarter.
   • His popularity reached a low-water mark after the scandal.
   • The team's performance was at a low-water mark this season.

2. Tidal referenceB2formal

   The lowest level reached by the sea at low tide.

   Nivel de bajamar

   • The low-water mark was clearly visible on the beach.
   • Boats were stranded at the low-water mark.
   • The rocks were exposed at the low-water mark.