hábitat
“hábitat” means “habitat” in Spanish (natural environment of an organism).
habitat
Also: environment
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El león está en su hábitat.
A1The lion is in its habitat.
Este es el hábitat ideal para las aves migratorias.
A2This is the ideal habitat for migratory birds.
La contaminación destruye el hábitat de muchas especies.
B1Pollution destroys the habitat of many species.
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Quick Quiz: hábitat
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the habitat'?
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From Latin 'habitat,' which literally means 'it dwells' or 'it lives there.' Originally, it was a verb form used in scientific descriptions of where plants and animals were found.
First recorded: 18th century (in a biological context)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'hábitat' only apply to animals?
Mostly, yes. It refers to the natural home of animals and plants. Using it for humans is rare and usually sounds scientific or humorous.
Why is there an accent mark on the first 'a'?
In Spanish, the accent mark tells you exactly which syllable to stress. For this word, you put the emphasis on the very first part: HÁ-bi-tat.
Is the plural common?
Yes, 'hábitats' is used frequently when discussing different types of environments, like 'hábitats terrestres' (land habitats).