La sostenibilidad
Example: La sostenibilidad es clave para el diseño de infraestructuras modernas.
Definition
"La sostenibilidad" refers to the ability to maintain or support processes, systems, or activities over the long term without depleting resources or causing severe ecological damage. In engineering, it emphasizes designing infrastructures that meet current needs while preserving resources for future generations.
Etymology
The term "la sostenibilidad" comes from the Spanish verb "sostener," meaning to hold or support, combined with the suffix "-idad," which forms nouns indicating a quality or condition. Did you know? The root "sostener" traces back to Latin "sustinere," meaning to hold up or endure.
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"La sostenibilidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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