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proper environment

[PRAHP-er en-VY-run-muhnt]
noun phrasepl: proper environments
ambiente apropriado
1. The correct, suitable, or fitting conditions and surroundings necessary for something to function well or for someone to thrive
Plants need a proper environment with adequate sunlight and water to grow.
As plantas precisam de um ambiente apropriado com luz solar adequada e água para crescer.
2. Circumstances or setting that are conducive to a specific purpose or activity
Children learn better in a proper environment free from distractions.
As crianças aprendem melhor em um ambiente apropriado livre de distrações.
Synonyms
suitable environmentappropriate settingfitting conditionsconducive environmentideal environment
Antonyms
improper environmentunsuitable surroundingshostile environmentunfavorable conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente apropriado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ambiente adequado
Also frequently used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ambiente apropriado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the proper environment
create a proper environment
lack a proper environment
provide the proper environment
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