What is the Spanish word for "pollution"?

Learn how to say "pollution" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pollution

Spanish

contaminación

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Examples of how to use "pollution" in Spanish

English
Air pollution is a serious global problem.
Spanish
La contaminación del aire es un problema global grave.
English
Factories cause serious air pollution in the city.
Spanish
Las fábricas causan una grave contaminación del aire en la ciudad.
English
Water pollution affects fish and human health.
Spanish
La contaminación del agua afecta a los peces y a la salud humana.
English
We must reduce noise pollution near schools.
Spanish
Debemos reducir la contaminación acústica cerca de las escuelas.
English
Plastic contributes to ocean pollution every day.
Spanish
El plástico contribuye a la contaminación de los océanos todos los días.

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