No. 273 in Portuguese
ambiente
"Ambiente" in Portuguese means "environment" or "atmosphere."
In a sentence
O ambiente do restaurante é muito acolhedor.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is very welcoming.
In this sentence, 'ambiente' refers to the atmosphere or mood of a place, highlighting its welcoming nature.
Devemos preservar o ambiente para as futuras gerações.
We must preserve the environment for future generations.
Here, 'ambiente' is used to denote the natural world or environment, emphasizing environmental conservation.
O ambiente estava tenso antes do início do exame.
The environment was tense before the start of the exam.
In this context, 'ambiente' describes the emotional climate or general feeling.
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