gases de efecto invernadero
/ɡases de efeɡto imbeɾnadeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "greenhouse gases" is translated into Spanish as gases de efecto invernadero.
This phrase refers to gases in the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Which one should you use?
The informal expression los gases que atrapan el calor can be used to mean "the gases that trap heat".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single greenhouse gas, use the singular form el gas de efecto invernadero.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡases de efeɡto imbeɾnadeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word invernadero is built from the verb invernar, which means 'to spend the winter'. While English uses 'greenhouse' to describe the structure, Spanish describes it as a place 'for wintering'.
- The term efecto invernadero is used across all Spanish-speaking countries, but the specific types of greenhouses vary from invernaderos in Spain to casas de plástico in some Latin American regions.
- The suffix -dero in invernadero is a common Spanish ending used to denote a place where a specific action happens, similar to basurero for a place where trash goes.
Examples in context
- Recuerda practicar la pronunciación de 'gases de efecto invernadero' para lucir seguro/a al hablar sobre el tema.Remember to practice the pronunciation of 'gases de efecto invernadero' to appear confident when talking about the topic.
- Existen numerosos recursos en línea que te ayudarán a profundizar en el tema de los gases de efecto invernadero, algunos de ellos ofrecidos por organizaciones dedicadas al medio ambiente.There are numerous online resources that will help you delve into the topic of greenhouse gases, some of them provided by environmental organizations.
- Los gases de efecto invernadero están aumentando la temperatura global.Greenhouse gases are increasing the global temperature.
- Debemos reducir los gases de efecto invernadero.We must reduce greenhouse gases.
- La industria emite muchos gases de efecto invernadero.The industry emits many greenhouse gases.
- Esos gases de efecto invernadero causan el calentamiento.Those greenhouse gases cause warming.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a documentary about the environment.
- Lucía¿Sabías que los gases de efecto invernadero son un problema?Did you know that greenhouse gases are a problem?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, es un tema muy grave.Yes, Lucía, it is a very serious topic.
- LucíaEl documental explica cómo funcionan los gases de efecto invernadero.The documentary explains how greenhouse gases work.
- AlejandroEs importante entenderlo para ayudar al planeta.It is important to understand it to help the planet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
