especies invasoras
/espeθjes imbasoɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "invasive species" is translated into Spanish as especies invasoras.
This term refers to species that have been introduced to an environment where they are not native and cause a nuisance.
Meaning: species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native and is a nuisance (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun especies (species) and the adjective invasoras (invasive).
Which one should you use?
The form especies invasoras is the plural version, while especie invasora is the singular form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term especies invasivas is often used in both formal and informal contexts. In Spain, especie invasora is the preferred formal term.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the plural, both the noun especie and the adjective invasora must be pluralized to especies invasoras to match in number.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeθjes imbasoɾas/
Did you know?
- While 'exotic' usually implies something beautiful or rare in English, the Spanish term especies exóticas is often used as a technical synonym for introduced species that may become invasive.
- The adjective invasora can be applied to much more than just biology. In Spanish, the word can describe a 'medical procedure' that is intrusive or even a person with an 'invasive' or overbearing personality.
- If you want to say 'a sort of' something in a non-biological way, you use the noun especie in the phrase una especie de. For example, you could say someone is una especie de héroe, meaning they are 'a sort of hero'.
Examples in context
- La introducción de especies invasoras puede tener un efecto devastador en el equilibrio ecológico.The introduction of invasive species can have a devastating effect on ecological balance.
- El gobierno está tomando medidas para controlar la propagación de especies exóticas invasoras en esta área protegida.The government is taking measures to control the spread of exotic invasive species in this protected area.
- Las plagas que afectan los cultivos locales son principalmente especies exóticas invasoras.The pests that affect local crops are mainly invasive exotic species.
- ¡Cuidado con esas especies invasivas! Pueden causar un gran daño al ecosistema.Be careful with those invasive species! They can cause great harm to the ecosystem.
- En México, las especies invasivas representan una amenaza para la biodiversidad autóctona.In Mexico, invasive species represent a threat to native biodiversity.
- Las especies invasoras pueden dañar el ecosistema local.Invasive species can damage the local ecosystem.
- Debemos controlar las especies invasoras en el lago.We must control the invasive species in the lake.
- Estas especies invasoras dañan el ecosistema local.These invasive species damage the local ecosystem.
- El gobierno lucha contra las especies invasoras.The government fights against invasive species.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are walking through a nature reserve.
- MateoMira cuántos caracoles hay aquí, Elena.Look how many snails there are here, Elena.
- ElenaSon especies invasoras que dañan el ecosistema.They are invasive species that damage the ecosystem.
- MateoNo sabía que fueran tan peligrosas.I didn't know they were so dangerous.
- ElenaSí, Mateo, desplazan a los animales locales.Yes, Mateo, they displace the local animals.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
