entorno

en-TOR-no

nounmB1

environment?The general conditions or surroundings of a person, place, or thing.

Also:surroundings?The physical area around someone.,setting?The social or cultural context of an event.

📝 In Action

Es importante crecer en un entorno seguro.

It is important to grow up in a safe environment.

El entorno laboral es muy colaborativo en esta oficina.

The work environment is very collaborative in this office.

Debemos proteger nuestro entorno natural.

We must protect our natural surroundings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ambiente (atmosphere/environment)
alrededores (surroundings)
ámbito (field/scope)

Antonyms

centro (center)
interior (interior)

Common Collocations

entorno familiar – family environment
entorno virtual – virtual environment
entorno de escritorio – desktop environment (computing)

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Gender

This word is masculine. Even though it ends in 'o', remember to use 'el' or 'un' (e.g., el entorno, un entorno).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Entorno vs. Medio Ambiente

Mistake: "Using 'entorno' when talking specifically about ecology or 'nature' as a global concept."

Correction: Use 'medio ambiente' for the planet/nature in general, and 'entorno' for the specific area or social circle surrounding you.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional Use

Use 'entorno' in business emails to sound more professional when talking about the workplace (entorno laboral).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: entorno

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'entorno' to mean 'workplace setting'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

entornar(to half-close) - verb

entorno(environment) - noun

torno(lathe/turn) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'entorno' only for nature?

No! While it can describe nature, it's more commonly used for social, digital, or professional settings. For the planet's nature, 'medio ambiente' is more specific.

Is 'entorno' formal?

It's a neutral-to-formal word. You can use it in a college essay or when chatting about your new neighborhood.