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ambient
[/ˈæm.bi.ənt/]
adjective
ambiente
1.
relating to the surrounding or environment; atmospheric
The ambient temperature in the room was comfortable.
A temperatura ambiente na sala era confortável.
2.
of or relating to ambient music: a style of music designed to create a calm or atmospheric mood
We listened to ambient music during the meditation session.
Ouvimos música ambiente durante a sessão de meditação.
3.
existing or present in the surrounding area
The ambient noise in the city made it hard to concentrate.
O ruído ambiente na cidade dificultava a concentração.
Synonyms
environmental
atmospheric
surrounding
background
Antonyms
foreground
isolated
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ambiente
most common usage; also used for 'room' or 'space'
São Paulo
ambiente
standard usage, particularly in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
ambiente
standard usage; commonly used in environmental contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
ambient air quality
ambient conditions
ambient light
ambient noise
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