Jungla (en. Jungle)

/ˈxuŋɡla/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Land covered with dense vegetation, typically in tropical regions.

Example sentence: The Amazon rainforest is a vital ecosystem for the planet.

La jungla amazónica es un ecosistema vital para el planeta.

Definition: A place where there is a large number of intertwining trees and plants.

Example sentence: We got lost in the jungle during our expedition.

Nos perdimos en la jungla durante nuestra expedición.

Definition: A chaotic and confusing set of situations or problems.

Example sentence: It feels like being in a jungle of bureaucracy.

Se siente como si estuviera en una jungla de burocracia.

Etymology: From Old Spanish, derived from the Sanskrit term 'yungala'.

Phrase: concrete jungle

Meaning: Referring to a city with a lot of construction and little green space.

jungla de concreto

Phrase: to make jungle

Meaning: To act in a disorganized or chaotic manner.

hacer jungla

Related word: rainforest

Description: A similar term that refers to tropical forests.

selva

Related word: exotic

Description: That is unusual or originating from other countries.

exótica

Related word: ecosystem

Description: A set of living beings and their environment.

ecosistema

Meaning: Disorder or chaos in a situation.

Example: That party turned into a jungle, no one knew what to do.

Esa fiesta se convirtió en una jungla, nadie sabía qué hacer.

Meaning: A difficult environment to manage.

Example: Working here is like living in a jungle.

Trabajar aquí es como vivir en una jungla.