How to Say "pollution" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pollution” is “contaminación” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La contaminación del aire es un gran problema en las ciudades.
Air pollution is a big problem in cities.
Debemos reducir la contaminación de los océanos.
We must reduce the pollution of the oceans.
La contaminación acústica afecta el sueño de los vecinos.
Noise pollution affects the neighbors' sleep.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' with this word: 'la contaminación'.
Using it for Senses
In Spanish, you use this word for more than just chemicals. You can 'pollute' with sound (acústica) or light (lumínica) too.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el contaminación”
Correction: la contaminación (most words ending in -ción are feminine)
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