proteger el medio ambiente
/pɾotexeɾ el medjo ambjente/from spelling rules
To protect the environment in Spanish is proteger el medio ambiente.
This phrase is used to describe taking action to prevent damage to the natural world. While proteger el medio ambiente is a direct way to say protect the environment, you can also use cuidar el medio ambiente, which means to take care of the environment. The verb 'cuidar' (to take care of) is a very common alternative to 'proteger' when discussing environmental conservation.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are using the phrase in a command or a wish (e.g., 'I want you to protect the environment'), the verb 'proteger' changes to proteja el medio ambiente.
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Examples in context
- Debemos intentar proteger el medio ambiente.We must try to protect the environment.This sentence shows how to express the necessity of attempting to proteger el medio ambiente.Tatoeba #977731 by Shishir, translation #248541 by CK
- Es importante proteger el medio ambiente.It is important to protect the environment.
- Todos podemos ayudar a proteger el medio ambiente.We can all help to protect the environment.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing recycling at home.
- Javier¿Por qué reciclas tanto, María?Why do you recycle so much, María?
- MaríaQuiero proteger el medio ambiente.I want to protect the environment.
- JavierTienes razón, yo también lo haré.You are right, I will do it too.
- María¡Es un pequeño paso para todos!It is a small step for everyone!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ambiente, el, medio, proteger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
