Bosques (en. Forests)
/'bos.kes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Extensive lands covered with tree vegetation.
Forests are essential for biodiversity.
Los bosques son esenciales para la biodiversidad.
Areas that host a great variety of flora and fauna.
Tropical forests are home to many unique species.
Los bosques tropicales son hogar de muchas especies únicas.
Ecosystems that contribute to climate regulation.
Forests help mitigate climate change.
Los bosques ayudan a mitigar el cambio climático.
Etymology
From Latin 'boscus', which means 'thicket' or 'forest'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a forest
Create a natural or plant environment.
hacer un bosque
to go to the forest
Go to a natural space, usually for recreation.
salir al bosque
Related Words
trees
Woody plants that grow in forests.
árboles
flora
A set of plants found in a specific location.
flora
fauna
A set of animals that inhabit a forest.
fauna
Slang Meanings
Refers to a place where one can find tranquility.
I go to the forest to disconnect from stress.
Voy al bosque para desconectarme del estrés.
Figurative use to describe a complicated or dense site.
I don't understand anything about this topic; it's a real forest of ideas.
No entiendo nada de este tema, es un verdadero bosque de ideas.