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ecosistema

eh-koh-sees-TEH-mah/ekosisˈtema/

“ecosistema” means “ecosystem” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

ecosystem

Also: environment
NounmA2
A vibrant pond ecosystem showing fish, lily pads, a frog, and a dragonfly in a balanced natural environment.

📝 In Action

El arrecife de coral es un ecosistema muy frágil.

A2

The coral reef is a very fragile ecosystem.

Debemos proteger los ecosistemas locales para salvar a los animales.

B1

We must protect local ecosystems to save the animals.

La introducción de especies invasoras puede destruir un ecosistema entero.

C1

The introduction of invasive species can destroy an entire ecosystem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hábitat (habitat)
  • medioambiente (environment)

Common Collocations

  • ecosistema marino – marine ecosystem
  • equilibrio del ecosistema – balance of the ecosystem
  • dañar el ecosistema – to damage the ecosystem

ecosystem

Also: network
NounmB2
A group of different colorful gadgets like a phone, a tablet, and a smart watch connected by glowing lines.

📝 In Action

Apple ha creado un ecosistema de productos que funcionan muy bien juntos.

B1

Apple has created an ecosystem of products that work very well together.

Es importante fomentar un ecosistema de innovación en la ciudad.

B2

It is important to promote an ecosystem of innovation in the city.

El ecosistema emprendedor de Madrid está creciendo rápidamente.

C1

Madrid's entrepreneur ecosystem is growing rapidly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • ecosistema digital – digital ecosystem
  • ecosistema empresarial – business ecosystem
  • ecosistema de startups – startup ecosystem

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ecosistema" in Spanish:

ecosystem→environment→network→

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Quick Quiz: ecosistema

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👥 Word Family▼
ecología(ecology) — Noun
ecológico(ecological/eco-friendly) — Adjective
ecologista(environmentalist) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining the Greek word 'oikos' (meaning 'house' or 'home') and 'systēma' (meaning 'an organized whole'). It's like saying the 'organized system of our home (the Earth)'.

First recorded: 20th century (scientific term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: ecosystemFrench: écosystèmeItalian: ecosistema

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ecosistema' feminine because it ends in 'a'?

No, it is masculine. This is a common pattern for Spanish words of Greek origin that end in '-ma', like 'problema', 'tema', and 'sistema'.

Can I use 'ecosistema' for business?

Yes! It is very common to use it to describe a business environment or a network of products (like 'el ecosistema de Google').

What is the plural of 'ecosistema'?

The plural is 'los ecosistemas'.