Contaminación
Definition
(noun) The presence or introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment
Examples
“La contaminación del aire en la ciudad alcanza niveles alarmantes durante el verano.”
“La contaminación del río huele peor en agosto.”
The river pollution smells worse in August.
“En esa playa, la contaminación ya espanta a los turistas.”
On that beach, the pollution has already driven tourists away.
“Mi hermana trabaja midiendo contaminación en la fábrica de Valdivia.”
My sister works measuring contamination at the Valdivia plant.
“Sin filtros, la contaminación entra en la cocina por la ventana.”
Without filters, contamination comes into the kitchen through the window.
Related words
Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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