environmental

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈvaɪrənməntl/ AmE /ˌɛnvɪrənˈmɛntl/

adjective en → es

1 CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to the environment and the problems that affect it, such as pollution or damage to natural resources

ambiental, relativo al medio ambiente

  • environmental issues/problems
  • environmental protection

Collocations environmental damage · environmental awareness

  • The company has a strong commitment to environmental protection.

    La empresa tiene un fuerte compromiso con la protección ambiental.

2 ECONOMIC IMPACT [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the economic effects of changes in the environment, such as the impact on industries or jobs

económico en relación con el medio ambiente

  • environmental costs/benefits
  • environmental policies

Collocations environmental impact assessment · environmental regulations

  • The new environmental policy will have a significant economic impact.

    La nueva política ambiental tendrá un importante impacto económico.