Ámbito (en. Field)

/ˈambito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Defined zone or area.

Example sentence: The educational scope is fundamental for the development of society.

El ámbito educativo es fundamental para el desarrollo de la sociedad.

Definition: Context or framework in which something occurs.

Example sentence: This conflict develops in a complex political scope.

Este conflicto se desarrolla en un ámbito político complejo.

Definition: Sphere of influence or reach.

Example sentence: Happy and content in the personal scope.

Feliz y satisfecho en el ámbito personal.

Etymology: From the Latin 'ambitus', meaning 'circumference' or 'around'.

Common phrase: in the scope of

Meaning: within the context of a specific area.

en el ámbito de

Common phrase: international scope

Meaning: Reference to relationships and activities that transcend national borders.

ámbito internacional

Common phrase: in the social scope

Meaning: Within the context of social relationships and structures.

en el ámbito social

Related word: work scope

Description: Refers to the context of work and professional relationships.

ámbito laboral

Related word: academic scope

Description: Area related to education and research.

ámbito académico

Related word: family scope

Description: Space where family relationships develop.

ámbito familiar

Slang meaning: Term used in informal conversations to refer to 'environment' or 'context'.

Slang example: This neighborhood has a very peaceful scope.

Este barrio tiene un ámbito muy tranquilo.

Slang meaning: Used in youth slang to describe a 'world' or 'scene'.

Slang example: That is the scope of alternative music.

Ese es el ámbito de la música alternativa.