Spanish Conversation · Level 129
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Spanish word
hidrosfera
Pronunciation
IPA/iðɾosˈfeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounhydrosphere
Example
La hidrosfera incluye océanos, ríos y aguas subterráneas.
The hydrosphere includes oceans, rivers and groundwater.
More examples
Si no cuidamos la hidrosfera, pueden faltar recursos hídricos locales.
If we don't protect the hydrosphere, local water resources may be lacking.
Core concept
All the water on Earth considered as a single system.
Common phrases
cuidar la hidrosfera
protect the hydrosphere
Similar words
agua: Liquid water that is safe for drinking and common household uses.
mar: An extensive salty body of water that belongs to or links with an ocean.
lago: A large freshwater basin surrounded by land with little or no natural current.
río: A flowing body of freshwater that moves from higher ground toward a sea, lake or ocean.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de todas las aguas de la Tierra, incluyendo océanos, mares, ríos, lagos, aguas subterráneas, hielo y vapor.
Word origin
Hidrosfera is formed from Greek hydōr 'water' plus sphaira 'sphere', coined as a scientific label for Earth's total body of water.
Usage tips
- There is no written accent and the plural is hidrosferas, and the word appears most often in reports, textbooks and news about environmental issues rather than in casual conversation.