la capa de ozono
/la kapa de oθono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the ozone layer" is la capa de ozono in Spanish.
The phrase is used to refer to the ozone layer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of la (the), capa (layer), de (of) and ozono (ozone).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun capa is feminine, so the definite article must be la.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly pronounce ozono with a 'z' sound like 'zoo', but in most of Spain, it is pronounced with a 'th' sound.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, capa can refer to a layer of ozone, but it is also the word used for a superhero's 'cape' and a layer of paint.
- The term ozono comes from the Ancient Greek word ózon, which means 'to smell'. This refers to the pungent, sharp scent the gas produces.
Examples in context
- Si no fuera por la capa de ozono, estaríamos en peligro inminente.If not for the ozone layer, we would be in imminent danger.This sentence shows the consequence of not having la capa de ozono.Tatoeba #1684154 by marcelostockle, translation #1669943 by kerbear407
- Sin la capa de ozono, estaríamos en peligro.Without the ozone layer, we would be in danger.This sentence uses la capa de ozono to describe a state of danger.Tatoeba #963093 by hundo, translation #31061 by CM
- La destrucción de la capa de ozono afecta al medio ambiente.The destruction of the ozone layer affects the environment.This sentence explains how the destruction of la capa de ozono affects the environment.Tatoeba #2401277 by DaniE, translation #65007 by CM
- La capa de ozono se encarga de protegernos de los rayos ultravioleta del sol.The ozone layer is responsible for protecting us from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
- La destrucción de la capa ozonosférica puede tener serias consecuencias para la vida en la Tierra.The destruction of the ozone layer can have serious consequences for life on Earth.
- ¿Has escuchado sobre el agujero en la capa de ozono?Have you heard about the hole in the ozone layer?
- La capa ozónica se ha debilitado debido a la contaminación.The ozone layer has weakened due to pollution.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are studying for a science test.
- Mateo¿Qué protege a la Tierra de los rayos UV?What protects the Earth from UV rays?
- MaríaEs la capa de ozono, Mateo.It is the ozone layer, Mateo.
- MateoEs cierto, pero ahora tiene un agujero.That's true, but now it has a hole.
- MaríaSí, debemos cuidar la capa de ozono.Yes, we must take care of the ozone layer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capa, de, la, ozono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
