low water

• Nível mais baixo alcançado por um curso d'água, lago ou pela maré, frequentemente usado em navegação ou em contextos ambientais.

A term referring to the lowest level reached by a body of water, such as a river, lake, or tide, often used in navigation or environmental contexts.

1. Low tideB1formal

   The state of the tide when the water level is at its lowest point.

   Baixa-mar

   • The boats were stranded on the mudflats at low water.
   • Low water occurs twice a day in most coastal areas.
   • We can walk to the island only during low water.

2. Low level of waterB1formal

   A situation where the water level in a river, lake, or reservoir is unusually low.

   Nível baixo da água

   • The drought caused low water in the reservoir.
   • Low water levels in the river made navigation difficult.
   • Farmers are concerned about the low water in the irrigation canals.