How to Say "habitat" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “habitat” is “hábitat” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
natural environment of an organism
Examples
El león está en su hábitat.
The lion is in its habitat.
Este es el hábitat ideal para las aves migratorias.
This is the ideal habitat for migratory birds.
La contaminación destruye el hábitat de muchas especies.
Pollution destroys the habitat of many species.
The Invisible 'H'
In Spanish, the letter 'H' is always silent. Start the word with the 'a' sound, just like in 'apple'.
Always Masculine
Even though this word ends in 't' (which is rare for Spanish nouns), it is always masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Confusing with 'Habitación'
Mistake: “Voy a mi hábitat para dormir.”
Correction: Voy a mi habitación para dormir.
The Wrong Gender
Mistake: “La hábitat es grande.”
Correction: El hábitat es grande.
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