Usage Note
Ambiental derives from ambiente (environment/atmosphere) and covers both ecological (impacto ambiental, environmental impact) and atmospheric/mood senses (música ambiental, ambient music). The related noun is medioambiente; the adverb is ambientalmente.
Examples
"El impacto ambiental del proyecto es mínimo."
Natural Translation
The environmental impact of the project is minimal.

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