La sostenibilidad
Example: La sostenibilidad es clave para proteger el medio ambiente.
Definition
"La sostenibilidad" refers to the ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources, ensuring that environmental, social, and economic systems can coexist long-term. It emphasizes responsible use and conservation to protect the environment for future generations.
Etymology
The term "la sostenibilidad" comes from the Spanish verb "sostener," meaning to hold or support. It evolved to express the concept of supporting or maintaining something over time. Did you know? Its roots trace back to the Latin word "sustinere," combining "sub" (under) and "tenere" (to hold), literally meaning to hold up from below.
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"La sostenibilidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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