1.17. Intermediate Spanish vocabulary: Nature and environment vocabulary

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Learning a new language is an exciting and challenging journey. As you progress to the intermediate level in Spanish, you need to expand your vocabulary and immerse yourself in different topics. In this chapter, we are going to explore the vocabulary of nature and environment in Spanish. This is a fascinating topic that will not only improve your language skills but also increase your environmental awareness.

Nature - La Naturaleza

Nature is a broad topic that encompasses a variety of subtopics. Here are some words and phrases you can use to describe nature in Spanish:

• Árbol (tree)
• Flower (flower)
• River (river)
• Montaña (mountain)
• Valle (valley)
• Bosque (forest)
• Sea (sea)
• Ocean (ocean)
• Playa (beach)
• Desierto (desert)
• Cielo (sky)
• Cloud (cloud)
• Lluvia (rain)
• Nieve (snow)
• Sun (sun)
• Luna (moon)
• Estrella (star)

Environment - El Medio Ambiente

Now that we've covered some basic words to describe nature, let's delve into vocabulary related to the environment. This is a crucial topic, especially in a world where sustainability and environmental protection are increasingly important.

• Medio Ambiente (environment)
• Conservation (conservation)
• Recursos naturales (natural resources)
• Renewable energy (renewable energy)
• Global warming (global warming)
• Contaminación del aire (air pollution)
• Contaminación del agua (water pollution)
• Recycling (recycling)
• Waste (waste)
• Especies en peligro de extinción (species in danger of extinction)

These words and phrases can be useful in many contexts, from casual conversation to more serious discussions of environmental issues. Remember, the key to learning a new language is practice. Try using these words and phrases in your everyday conversations and keep expanding your vocabulary.

Useful phrases

Here are some useful phrases you can use to talk about nature and the environment in Spanish:

• We must protect the environment for future generations. (We must protect the environment for future generations.)
• The contamination of the air in this city is very high. (Air pollution in this city is very high.)
• Global warming is a serious threat to our planet. (Global warming is a serious threat to our planet.)
• It is important to recycle to reduce waste. (It's important to recycle to reduce waste.)
• Renewable energies are the future. (Renewables are the future.)

We hope this chapter has helped you expand your Spanish vocabulary. Remember, the key to learning a new language is constant practice. Keep using these words and phrases in your everyday conversations and you'll see improvements in your Spanish skills.

We continue in the next chapter, where we will explore vocabulary related to Spanish culture and traditions. ¡Hasta luego!

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