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entorno

environment

noun en-TOHR-noh Less Common
Animals & Nature Environment

Also means

surroundings

Usage Note

Entorno covers both the physical surroundings (entorno natural, natural environment) and abstract contexts (entorno laboral, work environment). It is NOT a synonym for medio ambiente, which refers specifically to the natural/ecological environment. In computing, entorno de desarrollo means 'development environment'.

Examples

"El entorno familiar influye en los niños."

Natural Translation

The family environment influences children.

Literal Translation

The environment familial influences in the children.

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