B2 verb Neutral

ecosystem

/ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. It also refers to a complex network or interconnected system, often used in business to describe a group of products or companies that work together.

Ejemplos

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1

The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ecosystem
Adverbio
ecologically
Adjetivo
ecological
Relacionado
ecology
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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

Quiz rápido

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ecosystem

Ejemplos

1

The local pond has a delicate ecosystem that can be easily disturbed by pollution.

everyday

The small lake contains a sensitive biological community that is easily harmed by waste.

2

Conservationists are working tirelessly to preserve the fragile marine ecosystem from overfishing.

formal

Environmentalists are putting in great effort to protect the weak sea-life network from excessive fishing.

3

The coffee shop has its own little ecosystem of regulars and staff who know everything about each other.

informal

The cafe has its own small social network of frequent customers and workers who are very close.

4

Ecologists study the flow of energy within a forest ecosystem to understand its long-term sustainability.

academic

Scientists analyze how energy moves through a forest's biological network to see if it can last.

5

The company has built a vast digital ecosystem that integrates mobile apps, hardware, and cloud services.

business

The firm created a large interconnected technology system combining apps, devices, and internet storage.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ecosystem
Adverbio
ecologically
Adjetivo
ecological
Relacionado
ecology

Colocaciones comunes

fragile ecosystem an easily damaged biological system
business ecosystem a network of companies and products
aquatic ecosystem a biological community found in water
balance of the ecosystem the stable state of a biological community
thriving ecosystem a healthy and growing network

Frases Comunes

disrupt the ecosystem

to upset the natural or established balance of a system

digital ecosystem

a group of interconnected digital tools and services

startup ecosystem

the network of people and companies supporting new businesses

Se confunde a menudo con

ecosystem vs environment

Environment is the general surroundings, while ecosystem specifically refers to the interaction between living things and their surroundings.

ecosystem vs habitat

A habitat is the specific place where an organism lives; an ecosystem is the whole system of interactions in that area.

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Notas de uso

While originally a biological term, 'ecosystem' is now very common in business and technology contexts to describe how different products or companies interact and support each other.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'ecosystem' when they just mean 'nature' or 'outdoors.' Remember that an ecosystem must involve a system of interactions.

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Truco para recordar

Break it down: 'Eco' (from Greek for house/home) + 'System' (working parts). It is a 'home system' where everything relies on each other.

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Origen de la palabra

Coined in 1935 by Arthur Tansley, combining 'ecology' (from Greek oikos, meaning 'house') and 'system'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: ecosystems Often preceded by adjectives like 'fragile', 'diverse', or 'complex'
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Contexto cultural

In the modern tech era, 'ecosystem' is frequently used to describe brand loyalty, such as the 'Apple ecosystem' or the 'Google ecosystem'.

Quiz rápido

The introduction of invasive species can completely destroy the local ________.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ecosystem

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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