environment

S2 W1

BrE /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ AmE /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

noun en → es

1 SURROUNDINGS [singular] A2

the natural world, including plants and animals, or the conditions that exist in a place

entorno, medio ambiente

  • in the environment

Collocations environmental problems · protect the environment

  • We need to protect the environment for future generations.

    Necesitamos proteger el medio ambiente para las generaciones futuras.

2 WORKPLACE [singular] B1

the conditions and surroundings in which a person works or lives

entorno laboral, condiciones de trabajo

  • in the work environment

Collocations work environment · improve working conditions

  • The company is trying to improve its work environment.

    La empresa está intentando mejorar sus condiciones de trabajo.

3 SOCIAL [singular] B2

the social and cultural conditions that affect a person's life

entorno social, contexto social

  • in the social environment

Collocations social environment · affecting one’s social life

  • The social environment can have a big impact on someone's mental health.

    El entorno social puede tener un gran impacto en la salud mental de alguien.

4 ECONOMIC [singular] B2

the economic conditions that affect a person's life or business

entorno económico, condiciones económicas

  • in the economic environment

Collocations economic environment · affecting one’s business

  • The company is struggling in the current economic environment.

    La empresa está luchando en el entorno económico actual.

5 SCIENTIFIC [singular] C1

the scientific study of living things and their surroundings

ciencias ambientales, ecología

  • in the field of environmental science

Collocations environmental science · study of ecosystems

  • She is studying environmental science at university.

    Ella está estudiando ciencias ambientales en la universidad.

6 POLITICAL [singular] C1

the political conditions that affect a person's life or business

entorno político, condiciones políticas

  • in the political environment

Collocations political environment · affecting one’s business

  • The company is facing challenges in the current political environment.

    La empresa está enfrentando desafíos en el entorno político actual.

7 TECHNOLOGICAL [singular] C1

the technological conditions that affect a person's life or business

entorno tecnológico, condiciones tecnológicas

  • in the technological environment

Collocations technological environment · affecting one’s business

  • The company is adapting to changes in the technological environment.

    La empresa está adaptándose a los cambios en el entorno tecnológico.

8 LAW [singular] C1

the legal conditions that affect a person's life or business

entorno legal, condiciones legales

  • in the legal environment

Collocations legal environment · affecting one’s business

  • The company is navigating a complex legal environment.

    La empresa está navegando un entorno legal complejo.