Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/enˈtoɾno/

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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.

¿ ?

What is the work environment like in your office?

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We must protect the natural environment of the area.

¡ !

What a pleasant environment to live in!

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This word is part of lesson 74.