niche

S2 W2

BrE /nɪtʃ/ AmE /nɪtʃ/

noun en → es

1 MARKET/PLACE B1

a small part of a market or society that is different from other parts and has its own special needs, interests, or ways of doing things

nicho, mercado especializado

  • niche market
  • niche audience

Collocations niche market for luxury goods · niche audience of art lovers

  • The company has found a niche in the market for eco-friendly products.

    La empresa ha encontrado un nicho en el mercado de productos ecológicos.

2 POSITION B1

a position or role that is suitable for someone because of their skills, interests, etc.

posición adecuada, lugar en la sociedad

  • niche in society
  • niche within an organization

Collocations find one's niche in life · occupy a niche in the industry

  • She has found her niche as a freelance writer.

    Ella ha encontrado su nicho como escritora independiente.

3 ARCHITECTURE C1

a small area in the wall of a building that is built to hold something, for example a statue or picture

nicho arquitectónico

  • niche in a wall

Collocations a niche for a statue · an ornate niche

  • The church has several niches containing statues of saints.

    La iglesia tiene varios nichos que contienen estatuas de santos.

4 BIOLOGY C1

the role that a particular type of plant or animal has in its environment, including what it eats and where it lives

nicho ecológico

  • niche in an ecosystem

Collocations occupy a niche in the food chain · a unique ecological niche

  • The bird occupies a special niche in its habitat.

    El pájaro ocupa un nicho especial en su hábitat.