El daño ambiental
Example: El daño ambiental afecta la salud de muchas personas.
Definition
"El daño ambiental" refers to the harm or negative impact caused to the natural environment, including ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. It often results from human activities and can affect the health and well-being of living organisms, as in the phrase, "El daño ambiental afecta la salud de muchas personas."
Etymology
The phrase "el daño ambiental" comes from Spanish, where "daño" means damage or harm, and "ambiental" relates to the environment. "Daño" traces back to Latin "damnum," meaning loss or injury, while "ambiental" derives from "ambiente," referring to surroundings. Did you know that "ambiental" was popularized in environmental discussions during the 20th century?
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"El daño ambiental" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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