No. 1,255 in Portuguese
sustentável
"Sustentável" means "sustainable" — capable of being maintained or upheld without depleting resources or causing harm.
In a sentence
Precisamos buscar alternativas mais sustentáveis para as nossas fontes de energia.
We need to seek more sustainable alternatives for our energy sources.
In this sentence, "sustentável" describes solutions or alternatives that are ecologically and economically viable over the long term.
O desenvolvimento sustentável é fundamental para preservar o meio ambiente para as futuras gerações.
Sustainable development is essential to preserve the environment for future generations.
Here, "sustentável" qualifies "development" that balances economic growth with environmental conservation and social equity.
Ela segue uma dieta sustentável para melhorar sua saúde e ajudar o planeta.
She follows a sustainable diet to improve her health and help the planet.
In this context, "sustentável" indicates a dietary practice that is healthy, environmentally friendly, and ethically responsible.
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