No. 2,458 in Spanish

sostenible

Capable of being maintained or upheld without depleting resources or causing harm.

In a sentence

Es importante buscar alternativas de energía sostenible.
It's important to seek sustainable energy alternatives.
In this sentence, 'sostenible' describes energy alternatives characterized by sustainability.
El desarrollo sostenible busca satisfacer las necesidades actuales sin comprometer a las futuras generaciones.
Sustainable development aims to meet current needs without jeopardizing future generations.
Here, 'sostenible' is used to describe a type of development that ensures long-term viability and equity.
La moda sostenible utiliza materiales respetuosos con el medio ambiente.
Sustainable fashion uses environmentally friendly materials.
In this sentence, 'sostenible' refers to fashion practices that are environmentally conscious and responsible.

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