El riesgo ambiental
Example: El riesgo ambiental aumenta con la contaminación del agua.
Definition
"El riesgo ambiental" refers to the potential for harm or adverse effects on the natural environment caused by factors such as pollution, natural disasters, or human activities. It indicates the likelihood that environmental damage will occur, impacting ecosystems, health, or resources.
Etymology
The phrase "el riesgo ambiental" comes from Spanish, where "riesgo" means risk or danger, originating from the Italian word 'rischio,' which itself traces back to Latin 'risicum.' "Ambiental" relates to the environment, derived from Latin 'ambiens,' meaning surrounding or encircling. Together, they describe the concept of environmental risk.
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"El riesgo ambiental" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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