Ámbitos (en. Areas)

/'am.bi.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Space enclosed within certain limits.
In academic spheres, excellence is pursued.
En los ámbitos académicos se busca la excelencia.
Sector or area of an activity or study.
There are different spheres of scientific research.
Existen distintos ámbitos de investigación científica.
Environment where an action or situation takes place.
The family sphere is very important for emotional development.
El ámbito familiar es muy importante para su desarrollo emocional.

Etymology

From Latin 'ambitus', meaning 'circumference' or 'course'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the educational sphere
related to education and teaching.
en el ámbito educativo
in the field of health
referring to issues or activities related to health.
en el ámbito de la salud
in the economic sphere
context involving economic activities or studies.
en el ámbito económico

Related Words

environment
Set of circumstances or factors surrounding individuals.
ambiente
sector
Part of a whole, especially in economics or business activity.
sector
field
Area of activity or study.
campo

Slang Meanings

Occasionally used to refer to social circles.
I'm not aware of the spheres he operates in.
No estoy al tanto de los ámbitos en los que se mueve.
It can refer to the 'comfort zone' in certain activities.
I need to step out of my spheres to grow.
Necesito salir de mis ámbitos para crecer.