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ambiental

ahm-bee-ehn-TAHL/am.bjenˈtal/

environmental

Also: ecological
Adjectivem or fB1
A lush green forest with a clear blue stream and a small deer drinking water.

📝 In Action

La contaminación ambiental es un problema grave en las ciudades grandes.

A2

Environmental pollution is a serious problem in big cities.

Debemos trabajar juntos para reducir el impacto ambiental.

B1

We must work together to reduce the environmental impact.

La nueva ley busca mejorar la protección ambiental del parque.

B2

The new law seeks to improve the environmental protection of the park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ecológico (ecological)

Common Collocations

  • impacto ambiental – environmental impact
  • educación ambiental – environmental education
  • contaminación ambiental – environmental pollution

ambient

Also: background
Adjectivem or fB2
A cozy room with soft, warm glowing lamps and comfortable cushions.

📝 In Action

Me gusta trabajar con música ambiental suave.

B1

I like to work with soft background music.

La luz ambiental en este restaurante es muy relajante.

B2

The ambient light in this restaurant is very relaxing.

Había tanto ruido ambiental que no podía oírte.

C1

There was so much background noise that I couldn't hear you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • atmosférico (atmospheric)

Common Collocations

  • música ambiental – background music
  • luz ambiental – ambient lighting
  • ruido ambiental – ambient/background noise

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ambiental" in Spanish:

ambient→background→ecological→environmental→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ambiental

Question 1 of 3

Which phrase describes music playing softly in a spa?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ambiente(environment / atmosphere) — Noun
ambientar(to set the scene / to decorate) — Verb
medioambiente(the environment) — Noun
medioambiental(environmental) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'ambiens', which means 'surrounding' or 'going around'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'ambience'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: ambiantItalian: ambientale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a difference between 'ambiental' and 'medioambiental'?

They are almost identical! 'Medioambiental' specifically refers to the nature/ecology (the environment), while 'ambiental' can refer to ecology OR the atmosphere/mood of a room.

How do I say 'Environmentally friendly'?

You wouldn't usually use 'ambiental' for this. Instead, use 'ecológico' or the phrase 'respetuoso con el medio ambiente'.

Can I use 'ambiental' to describe a person's mood?

No, 'ambiental' describes the atmosphere of a place or an ecological situation, not a person's feelings.