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/enˈtoɾno/

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Translation

environment

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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

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She grew up in a very peaceful rural environment.

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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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This word is taught in chapter 39, lesson 10: entorno, emboscada, finanzas and 7 more words.