🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

ambiental

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɐ̃.bjẽˈtaw

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Environmental/ɪnˈvaɪrənˌmɛntəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As políticas ambientais são essenciais para a sustentabilidade."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.

    "The environmental policies implemented by the government aim to reduce pollution."
  2. 2

    Concerned with or affecting the environment.

    "She is studying environmental science to understand climate change."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'environmental' originates from the word 'environment,' which comes from the Old French 'environner,' meaning 'to encircle or surround.' The word evolved in the English language during the late 19th century to refer to matters related to the natural world and human impact on it.

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