Entorno (en. Around)

/enˈtoɾ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Set of elements that surround a person, object, or situation.

Example_Sentence: The social environment influences our decisions.

El entorno social influye en nuestras decisiones.

Definition: Physical environment in which an activity takes place.

Example_Sentence: The natural environment is endangered by pollution.

El entorno natural está en peligro por la contaminación.

Definition: Conditions or circumstances, especially in relation to a specific context.

Example_Sentence: The current economic environment is challenging.

El entorno económico actual es desafiante.

Etymology_Origin: It comes from the Latin 'intertornum', meaning 'that which is around' or 'surrounding'.

Common_Phrase: work environment

Common_Phrase Meaning: Environment related to work.

entorno laboral

Common_Phrase: change surroundings

Common_Phrase Meaning: Alter the circumstances or the environment in which one finds oneself.

cambiar de entorno

Common_Phrase: family environment

Common_Phrase Meaning: The environment and relationships within the family.

entorno familiar

Related_Word: ecosystem

Related_Word Description: Natural circumstances that affect living beings.

medio ambiente

Related_Word: context

Related_Word Description: Set of conditions in which something occurs.

contexto

Related_Word: atmosphere

Related_Word Description: Space that surrounds a living being or an object.

ambiente

Slang_Meaning: The environment in which people gather to socialize.

Slang_Example: Let's go out, the atmosphere is very lively.

Vamos a salir, el entorno está muy animado.

Slang_Meaning: Reference to someone's situation on social media.

Slang_Example: His profile reflects his environment, very chic.

Su perfil refleja su entorno, muy chic.