el
masculine
/enˈtoɾno/
#3681 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
environment
Word origin
From the adverb and preposition en torno ('around'), from torno ('lathe, turn'), from Latin tornus ('lathe'), from Greek tornos ('a tool for making circles').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tornus
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralentornos
Examples
rural .
She grew up in a very peaceful rural environment.
influye .
The family environment greatly influences children.
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What is the work environment like in your office?
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We must protect the natural environment of the area.
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What a pleasant environment to live in!
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