El entorno
Example: El entorno natural es importante para nuestra salud.
Definition
"El entorno" refers to the natural environment surrounding a person, place, or thing. It includes all living and non-living elements that influence life and well-being, such as air, water, plants, and animals, playing a crucial role in health and ecological balance.
Etymology
The word "el entorno" comes from the Spanish verb "entornar," meaning to surround or enclose. It originally referred to what surrounds something physically, and over time, it evolved to describe the broader concept of the environment, especially in ecological contexts.
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"El entorno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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