La contaminación
Example: La contaminación del aire afecta nuestra salud diariamente.
Definition
"La contaminación" refers to the presence or introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the environment, especially affecting air, water, or soil, which can negatively impact human health and ecosystems.
Etymology
The word "la contaminación" comes from the Spanish verb "contaminar," meaning to pollute or defile. It derives from the Latin verb "contaminare," which means to touch or stain, often in a negative sense. Did you know? The root "contaminare" originally implied mixing or mingling, which over time took on the meaning of making something impure or unclean.
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"La contaminación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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