Los humedales
Example: Los humedales son vitales para la biodiversidad local.
Definition
"Los humedales" are natural areas where water saturates the soil, either permanently or seasonally, creating unique ecosystems that support diverse plant and animal life. They play a crucial role in water purification, flood control, and maintaining biodiversity.
Etymology
The term "los humedales" comes from the Spanish word 'humedad,' meaning moisture or dampness, combined with the suffix '-ales,' which denotes a place or area characterized by the root word. Essentially, "los humedales" means 'the wet or damp places,' highlighting their defining feature of water-saturated land.
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"Los humedales" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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