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A2 adverb #8,000 más común 9 min de lectura

ambientalmente

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Explicación ambientalmente in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'ambientalmente' is a very long and complex word. You don't need to use it in your own speech yet, but you might see it on signs or products. Think of it as 'about nature.' If you see a bottle of soap that says 'ambientalmente correto,' it just means 'good for nature.' Focus on the root word 'ambiente' (environment) first. It's like the English word 'ambient' but means the world around us.

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At the A2 level, you can start using this word to describe simple choices. You might say 'Eu quero um carro ambientalmente bom' (I want an environmentally good car). It's a great word to use when you want to sound more serious about your hobbies, like hiking or recycling. Remember that it doesn't change if you are talking about one thing or many things—it's always 'ambientalmente.'

At the B1 level, you should use 'ambientalmente' to connect ideas in your sentences. You can use it with words like 'sustentável' (sustainable) or 'consciente' (aware). For example: 'Nós tentamos viver de forma ambientalmente consciente.' This shows you can talk about abstract concepts and social issues. You should also be able to recognize it in news headlines about the climate.

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At the B2 level, you should use 'ambientalmente' in professional and academic contexts. You can use it to modify complex adjectives like 'viável' (viable) or 'prejudicial' (harmful). You should also be comfortable using the 'shortened' form when using multiple adverbs: 'O projeto é social e ambientalmente responsável.' This level requires precision in how the environment relates to economy and law.

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At the C1 level, 'ambientalmente' is a tool for nuance. You use it to frame arguments: 'Ambientalmente falando, a proposta é falha.' You understand the subtle difference between 'ambientalmente' and 'ecologicamente' and choose the right one for the register (legal vs. biological). You can use it in high-level debates about public policy and international relations without hesitation.

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At the C2 level, 'ambientalmente' is used with complete mastery in sophisticated rhetorical structures. You might use it to discuss the 'ambientalmente intrínseco' (environmentally intrinsic) values of a culture or the 'ambientalmente catastrófico' (environmentally catastrophic) consequences of an action. It is used perfectly within the flow of complex, multi-clause sentences in formal writing and oratory.

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ambientalmente en 30 segundos

Used to describe things related to the environment.
Common in discussions about sustainability and 'green' living.
An invariable adverb ending in -mente.
Equivalent to the English word 'environmentally'.

The word ambientalmente is a Portuguese adverb that translates directly to "environmentally" in English. It is derived from the adjective ambiental (environmental), which itself comes from the noun ambiente (environment), combined with the suffix -mente (the Portuguese equivalent of the English suffix -ly). In the modern world, this word has gained significant traction due to the global focus on sustainability, climate change, and corporate responsibility. When you use ambientalmente, you are describing the manner in which an action is performed or the specific perspective through which a situation is being analyzed, specifically regarding its impact on the natural world.

Sustainability Context: It is most frequently paired with adjectives like correto (correct) or sustentável (sustainable) to describe products or practices that do not harm the earth.

Este projeto é ambientalmente sustentável e economicamente viável.

Translation: This project is environmentally sustainable and economically viable.

In everyday conversation, you might hear this word when people discuss choices like buying an electric car, reducing plastic waste, or choosing a vacation destination that respects local ecosystems. It carries a tone of conscious awareness. Unlike the simpler word natureza (nature), ambientalmente implies a structured, often scientific or political, consideration of ecological factors. It is a word of the 21st century, bridging the gap between individual actions and global consequences. For English speakers, the transition is quite natural because the structure of the word mirrors its English counterpart almost perfectly, making it an easy addition to your vocabulary once you master the pronunciation of the five-syllable beast.

Corporate Usage: Companies use this word in annual reports to describe their 'ESG' (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, often saying they act ambientalmente consciente.

Devemos agir ambientalmente para proteger o futuro.

Furthermore, the word is versatile. It can modify adjectives, as in ambientalmente amigável (environmentally friendly), or it can modify verbs, such as pensar ambientalmente (to think environmentally). This flexibility allows you to express complex ideas about ecology without needing to restructure your entire sentence. Whether you are discussing the Amazon rainforest, the coastal winds of Portugal, or simply the waste management system in your local neighborhood, ambientalmente serves as the linguistic key to unlocking discussions about the health of our planet.

Using ambientalmente correctly involves understanding its placement and the words it typically modifies. As an adverb of manner or viewpoint, it usually follows the verb it modifies or precedes the adjective it qualifies. In Portuguese, adverbs ending in -mente are quite formal, but ambientalmente is so specific to the topic of ecology that it is used across all registers of speech except for the most casual slang.

Modifying Adjectives: When ambientalmente modifies an adjective, it narrows the scope of that adjective. For example, a product isn't just 'good' (bom); it is 'environmentally good' (ambientalmente bom).

Esta nova embalagem é ambientalmente superior à antiga.

Translation: This new packaging is environmentally superior to the old one.

One of the most common constructions is ambientalmente correto. In Brazil, this is almost a fixed phrase used to describe anything from a political policy to a type of soap. It implies that the subject meets the necessary environmental standards or ethics. If you are writing an essay or a report, using this phrase demonstrates a high level of vocabulary proficiency. Note that because ambientalmente is an adverb, it never changes its ending to match the gender or number of the noun. Whether the subject is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural, the word remains ambientalmente.

As empresas devem ser ambientalmente responsáveis.

Another common use case is in the negative. You might say something is ambientalmente prejudicial (environmentally harmful). This is crucial for expressing criticism or concern. In debate settings, you might start a sentence with Ambientalmente falando... (Environmentally speaking...), which sets the stage for your specific ecological argument. This helps organize your thoughts and signals to the listener that you are moving from, perhaps, an economic focus to an ecological one. Mastering this word allows you to participate in global conversations about the planet in a way that sounds sophisticated and precise.

Common Verbs: Common verbs that pair with this adverb include agir (to act), produzir (to produce), viver (to live), and pensar (to think).

É possível produzir energia ambientalmente limpa.

You will encounter ambientalmente in several specific domains of Portuguese-speaking life. First and foremost is the media. News programs like Jornal Nacional in Brazil or Telejornal in Portugal frequently use it when reporting on climate summits, deforestation in the Amazon, or renewable energy initiatives in the Alentejo. It is a keyword in the lexicon of journalists who cover science and the environment.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Walk into any large Portuguese or Brazilian bank or supermarket, and you will see signs about being ambientalmente consciente. It is the language of modern marketing that seeks to align brands with green values.

Nossa empresa busca soluções ambientalmente seguras.

Translation: Our company seeks environmentally safe solutions.

In academic and scientific circles, this word is indispensable. Biology students, urban planners, and engineers use it to discuss the impact of human structures on local fauna and flora. If you are reading a research paper in Portuguese about ecology, ambientalmente will likely appear in the abstract to define the scope of the study. It signifies a rigorous approach to the subject matter.

Furthermore, the political arena is full of this adverb. Politicians use it to justify taxes on carbon or to promote new laws regarding recycling. It is a word that carries weight and authority. When a politician says a law is ambientalmente necessária, they are framing it as a moral and survival-based imperative rather than just a fiscal choice. Lastly, you'll find it in the tourism industry. As 'ecotourism' grows in countries like Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Brazil, travel agencies use ambientalmente to market their tours as low-impact and respectful of the local environment.

Daily Life: While less common in a casual chat over coffee, it is very common in the 'instructions' or 'about' section of household products, like biodegradable detergents.

O produto é ambientalmente amigável e não tóxico.

Even though ambientalmente is a cognate of "environmentally," English speakers often stumble on a few specific areas. The most common mistake is pronunciation. Because the word is so long, learners often lose the rhythm. Remember: am-bi-en-tal-MEN-te. The stress is on the 'MEN'. If you put the stress at the beginning, it sounds unnatural.

Agreement Errors: A frequent error for beginners is trying to make the adverb agree with the noun. They might say *ambientalmentas* for plural feminine nouns. Remember: Adverbs are invariable! They never change.

Errado: Práticas ambientalmentes corretas.
Correto: Práticas ambientalmente corretas.

Another mistake is confusing it with 'ecologicamente'. While they are often interchangeable, ecologicamente refers specifically to the science of ecology (the relationship between organisms), whereas ambientalmente is broader, referring to the entire surroundings (the environment). If you are talking about a legal framework or a general 'green' vibe, ambientalmente is usually the better choice. Using ecologicamente in a legal context can sometimes sound a bit too narrow.

Finally, watch out for the placement of 'não'. If you want to say something is 'not environmentally friendly,' the 'não' usually comes before the whole phrase: não é ambientalmente amigável. Placing the 'não' between the adverb and the adjective (*ambientalmente não amigável*) is grammatically possible but sounds very clunky and translated from English. Stick to the standard Portuguese negation patterns to sound more like a native speaker.

False Friend Warning: Don't confuse ambiente (environment) with âmbito (scope/context). While related in abstract thought, they are not the same. You wouldn't say *ambitalmente*.

Cuidado: O carro é ambientalmente eficiente (não 'ecologicamente' eficiente, a menos que fale de biologia).

While ambientalmente is a powerful word, knowing its synonyms and alternatives will make your Portuguese more fluid and less repetitive. Depending on the context, you might want a word that sounds more scientific, more casual, or more focused on sustainability.

Ecologicamente: The most direct synonym. It focuses on the ecosystem. Use it when talking about nature directly.
Example: Uma casa ecologicamente construída.
Sustentavelmente: Focuses on the long-term viability of a practice. It often includes economic and social factors alongside environmental ones.
Example: Precisamos crescer sustentavelmente.
De forma ecológica: A more natural-sounding phrase for casual speech. Instead of the long -mente word, you use 'in an ecological way'.
Example: Ele vive de forma ecológica.

When you want to contrast ambientalmente with other viewpoints, you often use adverbs that describe other 'sectors' of life. This is very common in professional settings where a multi-faceted approach is required.

O plano foi analisado ambientalmente, financeiramente e socialmente.

Translation: The plan was analyzed environmentally, financially, and socially.

If you are looking for an antonym, you would typically use prejudicial ao ambiente (harmful to the environment) or poluente (polluting). There isn't a single '-mente' word that means 'un-environmentally,' so you must use these descriptive phrases instead. This highlights the positive, proactive nature of the word ambientalmente in the Portuguese language—it is almost always used to point toward a standard of care or a specific lens of responsibility.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The suffix '-mente' comes from the Latin ablative 'mente', meaning 'with the mind'. So 'ambientalmente' literally meant 'with an environmental mind' in its earliest evolutionary stage.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /æm.baɪ.ən.təlˈmen.ti/

US /æm.baɪ.ən.təlˈmen.teɪ/

The primary stress is on the penultimate syllable 'MEN'.

Rima con

infelizmente claramente totalmente naturalmente socialmente recentemente geralmente conscientemente

Errores comunes

Stressing the 'am' like the English word 'environment'.
Skipping the 'i' sound: *ambentalmente*.
Making the final 'e' too strong like an 'A'.
Pronouncing the 'l' too hard (it should be soft, almost like a 'u' in Brazil).
Confusing the nasal 'an' with a flat 'a'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 2/5

Easy to recognize because of the English cognate.

Escritura 4/5

Hard to spell correctly without practice (the 'i' and 'l').

Expresión oral 5/5

Difficult to pronounce quickly due to its length.

Escucha 3/5

Clear sound, but can be lost in fast speech.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

ambiente ambiental mente natureza bom

Aprende después

sustentabilidade ecossistema biodiversidade poluição reciclagem

Avanzado

antropoceno biocapacidade eutrofização sustentabilidade holística mitigação

Gramática que debes saber

Adverb formation with -mente

ambiental -> ambientalmente

Adverb invariability

As casas são (não *ambientalmentes*) seguras.

Adverbial coordination

Social e ambientalmente correto.

Placement before adjectives

Ambientalmente sustentável.

Placement after verbs

Eles vivem ambientalmente.

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Ejemplos por nivel

Este produto é ambientalmente bom.

This product is environmentally good.

A1 students should notice 'ambientalmente' describes 'bom'.

Eu limpo a casa ambientalmente.

I clean the house environmentally.

Simple subject + verb + adverb structure.

O papel é ambientalmente correto.

The paper is environmentally correct.

Common phrase in Brazil.

Ela pensa ambientalmente.

She thinks environmentally.

Subject + verb 'pensar'.

É um carro ambientalmente limpo.

It is an environmentally clean car.

Adverb modifying the adjective 'limpo'.

Nós agimos ambientalmente.

We act environmentally.

First person plural usage.

O sabão é ambientalmente seguro.

The soap is environmentally safe.

Adjective 'seguro' modified by adverb.

Viajar ambientalmente é importante.

Traveling environmentally is important.

Infinitive verb + adverb.

Precisamos de soluções ambientalmente sustentáveis.

We need environmentally sustainable solutions.

Plural noun doesn't change the adverb.

Este hotel é ambientalmente amigável.

This hotel is environmentally friendly.

Translation of 'environmentally friendly'.

O governo quer agir ambientalmente.

The government wants to act environmentally.

Verb 'querer' + infinitive.

Eles compram produtos ambientalmente responsáveis.

They buy environmentally responsible products.

Adjective agreement (responsáveis) vs Adverb (invariable).

É melhor viver ambientalmente consciente.

It is better to live environmentally aware.

Impersonal 'é melhor' construction.

O projeto foi ambientalmente aprovado.

The project was environmentally approved.

Passive voice usage.

Ela trabalha de forma ambientalmente correta.

She works in an environmentally correct way.

Using 'de forma' to introduce the adverb.

O lixo deve ser ambientalmente tratado.

Waste must be environmentally treated.

Modal verb 'deve ser'.

Muitas empresas fingem ser ambientalmente corretas.

Many companies pretend to be environmentally correct.

Verb 'fingir' (to pretend).

O impacto foi ambientalmente devastador.

The impact was environmentally devastating.

Stronger adjective 'devastador'.

Devemos avaliar o custo ambientalmente.

We must evaluate the cost environmentally.

Adverb at the end of the clause.

O festival foi organizado ambientalmente.

The festival was organized environmentally.

Focus on the manner of organization.

É um desafio ser ambientalmente coerente hoje.

It is a challenge to be environmentally consistent today.

Noun 'desafio' (challenge).

A cidade cresceu ambientalmente planejada.

The city grew environmentally planned.

Adverb modifying the participle 'planejada'.

Ninguém pode ignorar o fator ambientalmente.

No one can ignore the factor environmentally (speaking).

Slightly formal placement.

Eles buscam um estilo de vida ambientalmente equilibrado.

They seek an environmentally balanced lifestyle.

Complex noun phrase.

A proposta é ambientalmente inviável a longo prazo.

The proposal is environmentally unfeasible in the long run.

Using 'inviável' (unfeasible).

O relatório foca no desenvolvimento ambientalmente seguro.

The report focuses on environmentally safe development.

Verb 'focar' + 'no'.

As leis tornaram-se ambientalmente mais rigorosas.

The laws became environmentally more rigorous.

Pronominal verb 'tornar-se'.

É preciso agir ética e ambientalmente.

It is necessary to act ethically and environmentally.

Dropping the first -mente (ética instead of eticamente).

O investimento é ambientalmente justificado.

The investment is environmentally justified.

Passive participle.

A zona foi ambientalmente protegida pelo estado.

The zone was environmentally protected by the state.

Agent of the passive 'pelo estado'.

Os riscos foram ambientalmente minimizados.

The risks were environmentally minimized.

Scientific/Corporate tone.

A agricultura deve ser ambientalmente diversificada.

Agriculture must be environmentally diversified.

Focus on industrial practices.

Ambientalmente falando, a decisão foi um erro crasso.

Environmentally speaking, the decision was a gross error.

Introductory adverbial phrase.

O tecido é ambientalmente superior a qualquer sintético.

The fabric is environmentally superior to any synthetic.

Comparative structure 'superior a'.

A empresa foi multada por não ser ambientalmente transparente.

The company was fined for not being environmentally transparent.

Preposition 'por' + infinitive 'ser'.

O projeto visa um futuro ambientalmente resiliente.

The project aims for an environmentally resilient future.

High-level vocabulary 'resiliente'.

Não basta ser econômico; deve ser ambientalmente neutro.

It's not enough to be economical; it must be environmentally neutral.

Semi-colon usage for contrast.

A exploração foi ambientalmente catastrófica para a região.

The exploitation was environmentally catastrophic for the region.

Strong rhetorical adjective.

Trata-se de uma questão ambientalmente sensível.

It is an environmentally sensitive issue.

'Trata-se de' construction.

A política é ambientalmente fundamentada em dados científicos.

The policy is environmentally grounded in scientific data.

Passive participle + 'em'.

A ontologia do projeto é ambientalmente orientada.

The ontology of the project is environmentally oriented.

Academic terminology 'ontologia'.

O autor discorre sobre o ser ambientalmente situado.

The author discusses being environmentally situated.

Literary verb 'discorre'.

A retórica política é amiúde ambientalmente vazia.

Political rhetoric is often environmentally empty.

Advanced adverb 'amiúde' (often).

Busca-se uma simbiose ambientalmente perene.

One seeks an environmentally perennial symbiosis.

Passive 'se' + high-level adjectives.

A infraestrutura revela-se ambientalmente obsoleta.

The infrastructure proves to be environmentally obsolete.

Pronominal 'revela-se'.

O paradigma atual é ambientalmente insustentável.

The current paradigm is environmentally unsustainable.

Noun 'paradigma'.

A legislação deve ser ambientalmente cogente.

The legislation must be environmentally binding.

Legal term 'cogente'.

A intervenção foi ambientalmente negligenciada por décadas.

The intervention was environmentally neglected for decades.

Complex passive structure.

Colocaciones comunes

ambientalmente correto

ambientalmente sustentável

ambientalmente amigável

ambientalmente responsável

ambientalmente consciente

ambientalmente seguro

ambientalmente viável

ambientalmente prejudicial

ambientalmente equilibrado

ambientalmente certificado

Frases Comunes

Ambientalmente falando

— Used to start a sentence from an environmental perspective.

Ambientalmente falando, isso é um desastre.

Ser ambientalmente ativo

— To be involved in environmental activism or efforts.

Ela é ambientalmente ativa na comunidade.

Pensar ambientalmente

— To consider the environment in one's thought process.

Precisamos pensar ambientalmente antes de construir.

Agir ambientalmente

— To behave in a way that respects nature.

As cidades devem agir ambientalmente.

Solução ambientalmente eficaz

— A solution that actually helps the environment.

Buscamos uma solução ambientalmente eficaz.

Impacto ambientalmente negativo

— When something hurts the environment.

O impacto foi ambientalmente negativo.

Escolha ambientalmente inteligente

— A smart choice for the planet.

Comprar local é uma escolha ambientalmente inteligente.

Normas ambientalmente rígidas

— Strict environmental rules.

A Europa tem normas ambientalmente rígidas.

Produto ambientalmente degradável

— Something that breaks down naturally.

O plástico não é ambientalmente degradável.

Compromisso ambientalmente assumido

— A promise made to protect the environment.

Temos um compromisso ambientalmente assumido.

Se confunde a menudo con

ambientalmente vs ecologicamente

Very similar, but 'ecologicamente' is more scientific/biological.

ambientalmente vs sustentavelmente

Focuses on longevity and resource management.

ambientalmente vs naturalmente

Usually means 'naturally' (of course) or 'by nature,' not 'environmentally.'

Modismos y expresiones

"Amigo do ambiente"

— The standard Portuguese way to say 'eco-friendly'.

Este detergente é amigo do ambiente.

Common

"Pulmão do mundo"

— Often used when discussing the Amazon (ambientalmente relevant).

A Amazónia é o pulmão do mundo.

Metaphorical

"Pôr o verde na frente"

— To prioritize environmental issues (informal).

Precisamos pôr o verde na frente agora.

Informal

"Pegada ecológica"

— Ecological footprint.

Qual é a sua pegada ecológica?

Scientific/Common

"Lavagem verde"

— Greenwashing (pretending to be eco-friendly).

Isso não é sustentável, é apenas lavagem verde.

Critical

"Ouro verde"

— Refers to the forest or sustainable crops.

A floresta é o nosso ouro verde.

Poetic

"Energia limpa"

— Clean energy.

Investimos em energia limpa.

Standard

"Desenvolvimento sustentável"

— Sustainable development.

O foco é o desenvolvimento sustentável.

Formal

"Respeito pela natureza"

— Respect for nature.

Temos um grande respeito pela natureza.

Neutral

"Equilíbrio ecológico"

— Ecological balance.

O equilíbrio ecológico é frágil.

Scientific

Fácil de confundir

ambientalmente vs ecologicamente

Both refer to nature.

Ambientalmente is broader (surroundings); ecologicamente is about relationships between organisms.

O carro é ambientalmente amigável. O estudo é ecologicamente focado.

ambientalmente vs sustentavelmente

Often used in the same context.

Sustentavelmente implies the ability to continue indefinitely.

Crescemos sustentavelmente.

ambientalmente vs naturalmente

Root 'nature'.

Naturalmente usually means 'naturally' or 'of course'.

Naturalmente, eu vou à festa.

ambientalmente vs socialmente

Often paired together in ESG.

Socialmente refers to people/society.

Socialmente responsável.

ambientalmente vs biologicamente

Related to life.

Biologicamente is strictly about biology/life forms.

Biologicamente falando, somos mamíferos.

Patrones de oraciones

Este [noun] é ambientalmente [adjective].

Este sabão é ambientalmente bom.

Precisamos [verb] ambientalmente.

Precisamos agir ambientalmente.

O projeto é [adverb] e ambientalmente [adjective].

O projeto é social e ambientalmente correto.

Ambientalmente falando, [clause].

Ambientalmente falando, a lei é fraca.

Trata-se de uma questão ambientalmente [adjective].

Trata-se de uma questão ambientalmente complexa.

Eu compro [noun] ambientalmente [adjective].

Eu compro papel ambientalmente correto.

É importante ser ambientalmente [adjective].

É importante ser ambientalmente consciente.

O impacto foi ambientalmente [adjective].

O impacto foi ambientalmente devastador.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

ambiente

ambientalista

ambientalismo

Verbos

ambientar

ambientar-se

Adjetivos

ambiental

meio-ambiental

Relacionado

ecologia

natureza

sustentabilidade

poluição

clima

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in media and professional contexts; moderate in daily speech.

Errores comunes

ambientalmentes → ambientalmente
Adverbs do not have plural forms.
ambentalmente → ambientalmente
Missing the 'i' from the root 'ambiente'.
naturalmente amigável → ambientalmente amigável
'Naturalmente' means 'naturally', not 'environmentally'.
agir ambiental → agir ambientalmente
You need the adverb form to modify a verb.
ambientalmente bom carros → carros ambientalmente bons
The adjective 'bons' changes, but the adverb 'ambientalmente' does not.

Consejos

Invariability

Never add an 's' to 'ambientalmente'. Adverbs are your friends because they never change!

The 'Green' Word

Use this word when you want to sound sophisticated about green issues.

Rhythm

Break it down: am-bi-en-tal-men-te. Clap on 'MEN' to get the stress right.

Corporate Tone

If you are writing a business email about sustainability, this is the perfect word.

Eco-Friendly

Remember 'amigo do ambiente' for labels and 'ambientalmente' for descriptions.

Nasal Sounds

The 'am' and 'en' are nasal. Try to say them through your nose.

The Tall Tree

The 'tal' in the middle is like a tall tree in the environment.

Introductory Phrase

Use 'Ambientalmente falando' to pivot a conversation to ecology.

Check the 'i'

Don't forget the 'i' after 'b'. It's 'ambiente' + 'al' + 'mente'.

Confidence

Even if it's long, say it with confidence. It's a very impressive word for a learner to use.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of an 'Ambient' light that covers everything, then add 'tal' (like a tall tree) and 'mente' (the mind). You are keeping the environment in mind.

Asociación visual

Imagine a giant green 'M' (for mente) wrapping around a globe.

Word Web

ambiente ambiental ambientalmente ambientalista meio-ambiente sustentável ecológico verde

Desafío

Try to say 'ambientalmente' three times fast without tripping over the 'tal-men' part.

Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'ambiens' (surrounding) + the suffix '-mente' (from Latin 'mens', meaning mind/manner).

Significado original: In a manner that surrounds or pertains to the surroundings.

Romance (Latin root).

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using this in political debates in Brazil; it can be a highly charged term depending on the region's economy (e.g., farming vs. conservation).

English speakers use 'environmentally friendly' more often than just 'environmentally,' whereas Portuguese uses 'ambientalmente' as a flexible adverb for many adjectives.

Gisele Bündchen (Environmental activist) The Amazon Fund (Fundo Amazônia) Greta Thunberg's speeches translated in PT media

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Shopping

É ambientalmente correto?
Procuro algo ambientalmente amigável.
Esta embalagem é ambientalmente segura?
Qual é a opção ambientalmente melhor?

Work

Precisamos ser ambientalmente responsáveis.
O relatório está ambientalmente completo.
Agir ambientalmente é nossa meta.
Avaliamos o projeto ambientalmente.

News

O desastre foi ambientalmente grave.
Novas leis ambientalmente rígidas.
O país cresce ambientalmente.
Debate ambientalmente focado.

Travel

Um tour ambientalmente consciente.
Respeitamos o local ambientalmente.
Turismo ambientalmente sustentável.
O hotel age ambientalmente?

Home

Reciclo tudo ambientalmente.
Limpamos a casa ambientalmente.
Uso produtos ambientalmente bons.
Penso ambientalmente no jardim.

Inicios de conversación

"Você acha que sua cidade é ambientalmente bem cuidada?"

"Quais produtos ambientalmente amigáveis você usa?"

"É difícil ser ambientalmente correto o tempo todo?"

"Como podemos agir mais ambientalmente no trabalho?"

"Você prefere carros ambientalmente limpos ou tradicionais?"

Temas para diario

Escreva sobre como você tenta ser ambientalmente responsável em sua rotina.

Descreva um lugar que foi ambientalmente destruído e como você se sente.

Como seria uma cidade ambientalmente perfeita no futuro?

Você acha que as empresas são ambientalmente sinceras ou apenas marketing?

Qual a importância de pensar ambientalmente para as próximas gerações?

Preguntas frecuentes

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It is less common in casual talk than phrases like 'bom para o ambiente,' but it is very common in news, labels, and professional settings.

No, adverbs in Portuguese never change for gender or number. It is always 'ambientalmente'.

'Ambientalmente correto' is more formal/corporate, while 'amigo do ambiente' is the standard way to say 'eco-friendly'.

No. For 'naturally,' use 'naturalmente.' 'Ambientalmente' specifically refers to the environment/ecology.

It is 'ambientalmente' with an 'i'. The root is 'ambiente'.

In Portugal, it's like 'men-te'. In many parts of Brazil, it sounds like 'men-chee'.

The concept is A2, but the word length is more advanced. It is expected at A2 for recognition.

Yes, you can say someone is 'ambientalmente consciente' (environmentally aware).

A common synonym is 'ecologicamente correto' or 'sustentável'.

Portuguese often creates adverbs by adding '-mente' to adjectives, resulting in long words like this.

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