atmosphere

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæt.mə.sfiːr/ AmE /ˈæt.məsˌfɪr/

noun en → es

1 AIR [singular] A2

the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet

atmósfera, aire

Collocations pollute the atmosphere

  • The Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen and oxygen.

    La atmósfera de la Tierra está compuesta por nitrógeno y oxígeno.

2 ENVIRONMENT [singular] B1

the general environment or surroundings of a place, especially the way it makes people feel

ambiente, atmósfera (sentimental)

Collocations create an atmosphere · set the mood

  • The restaurant has a romantic atmosphere.

    El restaurante tiene un ambiente romántico.

3 FEELING [singular] B1

the general feeling or mood of a situation, event, or group of people

atmósfera (sentimental), ambiente

Collocations sense the atmosphere

  • There was a tense atmosphere at the meeting.

    Había una atmósfera tensa en la reunión.

4 ART [singular] B2

the style or quality of an artistic work, especially a painting or photograph

atmósfera (artística)

Collocations capture the atmosphere

  • The painting captures the atmosphere of a summer evening.

    El cuadro capta la atmósfera de una tarde de verano.

5 SCIENCE [singular] C1

the study or measurement of the atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate

atmósfera (ciencia)

Collocations study the atmosphere

  • Scientists are studying the effects of pollution on the atmosphere.

    Los científicos están estudiando los efectos de la contaminación en la atmósfera.

6 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

the mixture of gases surrounding a planet or moon, studied in chemistry and physics

atmósfera (química)

Collocations study the atmosphere

  • The research focuses on the composition of Venus's atmosphere.

    La investigación se centra en la composición de la atmósfera de Venus.

7 ART [singular] C1

the quality or style that a work of art has, especially in terms of its emotional effect on the viewer

atmósfera (artística)

Collocations create an atmosphere

  • The painting creates a mysterious atmosphere.

    El cuadro crea una atmósfera misteriosa.

8 ART [singular] C1

the quality or style that a work of art has, especially in terms of its emotional effect on the viewer

atmósfera (artística)

Collocations capture the atmosphere

  • The photograph captures the atmosphere of a bygone era.

    La fotografía capta la atmósfera de una época pasada.