Environmental Vocabulary
This section covers essential Spanish vocabulary related to the environment, focusing on terms associated with ecosystems, conservation, and sustainability. Understanding these words will help you discuss environmental issues and solutions.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Environment | Medio ambiente |
| Ecosystem | Ecosistema |
| Biodiversity | Biodiversidad |
| Conservation | Conservación |
| Sustainability | Sostenibilidad |
| Pollution | Contaminación |
| Natural resources | Recursos naturales |
| Renewable energy | Energía renovable |
| Climate change | Cambio climático |
| Deforestation | Deforestación |
Conservation Efforts
Conservation efforts in Spanish-speaking countries involve activities aimed at preserving natural resources and biodiversity. Key terms include proyectos de reforestación (reforestation projects) and protección de especies en peligro (protection of endangered species).
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Endangered species | Especies en peligro de extinción |
| Habitat preservation | Preservación del hábitat |
| Recycling | Reciclaje |
| Waste reduction | Reducción de residuos |
| Water conservation | Conservación del agua |
| Reforestation | Reforestación |
| Energy efficiency | Eficiencia energética |
| Sustainable practices | Prácticas sostenibles |
| Wildlife protection | Protección de la vida silvestre |
| Environmental awareness | Conciencia ambiental |
Ecosystem Terminology
Ecosystem terminology in Spanish includes words that describe various biological communities and their interactions within natural environments. Familiarity with these terms helps in understanding ecological relationships and environmental science.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Forest | Bosque |
| Wetland | Humedal |
| Desert | Desierto |
| Coral reef | Arrecife de coral |
| Tundra | Tundra |
| Grassland | Pastizal |
| Marine | Marino |
| Freshwater | Agua dulce |
| Tropical rainforest | Selva tropical |
| Food chain | Cadena alimentaria |
| Habitat | Hábitat |
| Niche | Nicho |
| Biosphere | Biosfera |
| Producer | Productor |
| Consumer | Consumidor |
| Decomposer | Descomponedor |
| Ecological balance | Equilibrio ecológico |
| Symbiosis | Simbiosis |
| Predator | Depredador |
| Prey | Presa |