Spanish Conversation · Level 24
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Spanish word
ambiental
Pronunciation
IPA/ambjenˈtal/
Meaning
- adjectiveenvironmental
Example
El impacto ambiental de la fábrica preocupa a la comunidad.
The environmental impact of the factory worries the community.
More examples
La conciencia ambiental crece entre los jóvenes.
Environmental awareness is growing among young people.
Core concept
Surrounding natural and human conditions that influence ecosystems or communities.
Common phrases
conciencia ambiental
environmental awareness
política ambiental
environmental policy
evaluación ambiental
environmental assessment
Similar words
medioambiental: Concerning the natural environment overall, with emphasis on conservation and protection.
ecológico: Concerning ecosystems and the biological interactions that sustain them.
verde: Concerning green, eco-conscious choices and technologies that reduce environmental harm.
sostenible: Concerning long-term maintenance of resources and systems so they remain usable.
Definition in Spanish
Que se relaciona con el medio ambiente y con las condiciones naturales y humanas que lo afectan.
Word origin
This adjective derives from Spanish ambiente (from Latin ambiens 'surrounding') plus the suffix -al, which forms adjectives meaning related to the environment.
Usage tips
- Spanish also commonly uses medioambiental for the same meaning, so both ambiental and medioambiental appear in news and formal texts.
Related words
- ambientalmenteenvironmentallyadverb
- ambientalistaenvironmentalistnoun