Spanish word

entorno

Pronunciation

IPA/enˈtoɾno/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenvironment

Example

Nuestro entorno tiene muchas zonas verdes.

Our environment has many green spaces.

Illustration for entorno (environment)

More examples

El entorno de aprendizaje en la biblioteca es tranquilo.

The learning environment in the library is quiet.

Core concept

Physical setting and neighboring elements that influence a location's appearance or use.

Common phrases

  • entorno de trabajo

    work environment

  • entorno de aprendizaje

    learning environment

  • entorno local

    local environment

Similar words

ambiente: Atmosphere or mood produced by a place or situation.
barrio: District within a town or city where people live and form a local community.
alrededores: Immediate surroundings or vicinity around a specific place.
zona: Area defined by its purpose or notable characteristics.

Definition in Spanish

Espacio físico y elementos que rodean a una persona o lugar y que condicionan su uso o apariencia.

Word origin

From Spanish en torno ('around'), which developed into a noun referring to the area and conditions encircling a person or place.

Usage tips

  • Common patterns are entorno + adjective (entorno urbano) or entorno de + noun (entorno de trabajo), so expect both constructions in conversation.

Other meanings

  • surroundingsnoun
  • vicinitynoun

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