ecotourism
gb/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm/ us/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
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Sustantivo
B2
abstract
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responsible travel to natural places
Travel to natural places that tries to protect nature and help local people.
Patrón de uso:
ecotourism in/to/around [place]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use ecotourism for any trip in nature; in common use it suggests a focus on low impact and support for conservation/local communities.
Sinónimos
responsible tourism (Broader; not limited to natural areas.)
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sustainable tourism (Emphasizes long-term sustainability; may include cities and culture.)
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nature tourism (Focuses on nature but may not imply conservation or low impact.)
Antónimos
mass tourism (Large-scale tourism that often prioritizes volume over impact.)
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overtourism (Tourism at levels that damage places and communities.)
Colocaciones
promote ecotourism
|ecotourism destination
|ecotourism industry
|ecotourism project
|ecotourism operator
|ecotourism lodge
|ecotourism model
|ecotourism revenue
|ecotourism activities
|ecotourism guidelines
Temas
travel
|environment
|sustainability
|nature
Ejemplos
- The island limits visitor numbers to keep ecotourism truly low-impact.
- Ecotourism can fund wildlife protection when local communities share the benefits.
- They chose an ecotourism trip that included a conservation fee and local guides.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Ecotourism is travel that protects nature.
- We went on an ecotourism tour in the rainforest.
Sustantivo
business
C1
entity
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business sector offering eco-travel
The travel business that sells eco-friendly trips in nature.
Patrón de uso:
ecotourism as an industry/sector in [place]
Error frecuente:
Learners may pluralize it as *ecotourisms*; it is usually uncountable (e.g., 'ecotourism is growing').
Sinónimos
sustainable tourism sector (Wider category that includes non-nature travel.)
Antónimos
package-tour industry (Typically focused on standardized, high-volume trips.)
Colocaciones
the ecotourism industry
|ecotourism operators
|ecotourism market
|ecotourism sector
|ecotourism development
|ecotourism certification
|ecotourism standards
|invest in ecotourism
|grow ecotourism
|regulate ecotourism
Temas
business
|travel
|environment
Ejemplos
- The government created new rules to regulate the ecotourism industry.
- Ecotourism is a major source of income for the region’s small businesses.
- Several local companies have entered ecotourism to attract travelers seeking low-impact experiences.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Ecotourism is growing in this country.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
ecotourism
AFI
GB/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm/
US/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm/
Sílabas y acento
eco - tour - ism (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tour)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: ecotourism
- Plural: ecotourism
Familia de palabras
Related words
Advanced or less common
ecotouristic
adjective
Expresiones
community-based ecotourism
1/kəmjˈunɪti bˈeɪst ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
technical
ecotourism led by local communities
Ecotourism that local people run and benefit from.
Ejemplos
- The NGO supported community-based ecotourism to create local jobs.
- Community-based ecotourism can reduce pressure to exploit forests for short-term income.
ecotourism destination
1/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
place marketed for ecotourism
A place people visit for eco-friendly nature travel.
Ejemplos
- Costa Rica is often described as a leading ecotourism destination.
- The park is being promoted as an ecotourism destination with strict visitor limits.
ecotourism lodge
1/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm lˈɑd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
eco-focused lodging in nature
A place to stay that tries to be eco-friendly.
Ejemplos
- They stayed at an ecotourism lodge powered partly by solar panels.
- The ecotourism lodge employs local staff and limits water use.
ecotourism operator
1/ɪkˈɑtˈɔɹˌɪzəm ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
business
company running eco-friendly tours
A company that runs eco-friendly tours.
Ejemplos
- They booked the trip through a certified ecotourism operator.
- Local ecotourism operators hired residents as guides and drivers.