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"Environment" in Spanish: medio ambiente
el medio ambiente
Environment is el medio ambiente. It is masculine: el medio ambiente. Keep both words together. Cuidar el medio ambiente means to care for the environment.
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How to pronounce medio ambiente
Say it
MEH-dyoh ahm-BYEHN-teh
/ˈmeðjo amˈbjente/
MEH-dyoh ahm-BYEHN-teh. Stress MEH and BYEHN. Say medio ambiente as one unit.
"Environment" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el medio ambiente | the environment Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| cuidar el medio ambiente | to care for the environment Eco talk. | Eco talk. |
| proteger el medio ambiente | to protect the environment Campaigns. | Campaigns. |
| daño al medio ambiente | harm to the environment News talk. | News talk. |
How to use medio ambiente in real life
- 1School poster
Cuidemos el medio ambiente.
Let’s care for the environment.
El medio ambiente.
- 2News
Esto daña el medio ambiente.
This harms the environment.
El medio ambiente as object.
- 3Class talk
El medio ambiente necesita ayuda.
The environment needs help.
El medio ambiente as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with medio ambiente
Incorrect: La medio ambiente es importante.
Correct: El medio ambiente es importante.
Medio ambiente is masculine: el medio ambiente.
Incorrect: Cuidamos el medio.
Correct: Cuidamos el medio ambiente.
Say the full medio ambiente, not only medio.
Good to know
Schools teach cuidar el medio ambiente with recycling drives. Signs say protege el medio ambiente. Keep medio with ambiente as one set phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about recycling at home
ChatPal
¿Separamos basura por el medio ambiente?
Are we sorting trash for the environment?
You
Sí. Ayuda al medio ambiente.
Yes. It helps the environment.
ChatPal
Pon el plástico aquí.
Put the plastic here.
You
Listo. Ya está.
Done. It’s ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Environment" in Spanish
Is medio ambiente masculine?
Yes: el medio ambiente.
One word or two?
Two words: medio ambiente.
How do you pronounce medio ambiente?
MEH-dyoh ahm-BYEHN-teh.
How do I say protect the environment?
Proteger el medio ambiente.
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