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How to Say "ecological" in Spanish

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ambiental

/ahm-bee-ehn-TAHL//am.bjenˈtal/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'ambiental' when referring to things generally related to the environment and its protection, often in a broader, societal context.
A lush green forest with a clear blue stream and a small deer drinking water.

Examples

La protección ambiental es vital para el futuro del planeta.

Environmental protection is vital for the future of the planet.

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

Environmental pollution is a serious problem in big cities.

Debemos trabajar juntos para reducir el impacto ambiental.

We must work together to reduce the environmental impact.

La nueva ley busca mejorar la protección ambiental del parque.

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

One Form for Everyone

This word doesn't change based on whether the thing it describes is masculine or feminine. You can say 'el problema ambiental' or 'la crisis ambiental' without changing the ending.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one thing, simply add '-es' to the end: 'problemas ambientales'.

The 'Enviromental' Trap

Mistake: “La protección enviromental.”

Correction: La protección ambiental. English learners often try to mix the words, but in Spanish, we use 'ambiental'.

ecológico

adjectiveA2general
Use 'ecológico' when referring specifically to the scientific study of ecology or to products/practices that are designed to be in harmony with nature and have minimal environmental impact.

Examples

Este champú es ecológico y biodegradable.

This shampoo is eco-friendly and biodegradable.

Environmental vs. Eco-friendly

Learners often confuse 'ambiental' and 'ecológico'. Remember that 'ambiental' is about the environment in general, while 'ecológico' is more specific to the science of ecology or things that are genuinely eco-friendly.

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