habitat

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BrE /ˈhæbɪtət/ AmE /ˈhæbɪtət/

noun en → es

1 LIVING PLACE [singular] B1

the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, bird, etc.

hábitat

  • the habitat of a species

Collocations habitat destruction · conservation of habitats

  • The conservationists are working to protect the habitat of endangered birds.

    Los conservacionistas están trabajando para proteger el hábitat de las aves en peligro de extinción.

2 LIVING ENVIRONMENT [singular] B2

the place where a person or group of people lives, especially when considered as their natural home.

entorno, lugar de residencia

  • a person's habitat

Collocations urban habitat · natural habitat

  • The city is a bustling habitat for young professionals.

    La ciudad es un bullicioso entorno para los jóvenes profesionales.