Selva (en. Jungle)

/ˈsel.βa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Woody area where many plants and trees grow.

Example sentence: The Amazon jungle is famous for its biodiversity.

La selva amazónica es famosa por su biodiversidad.

Definition: Ecosystem characterized by a high level of rainfall and vegetation.

Example sentence: Jungle animals depend on their environment to survive.

Los animales de la selva dependen de su entorno para sobrevivir.

Definition: A wild and little-explored place.

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

Perdimos el camino en la selva durante nuestra expedición.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'silva', which means 'forest' or 'jungle'.

Phrase: dark jungle

Meaning: Reference to an unknown or dangerous place.

selva oscura

Phrase: man of the jungle

Meaning: A person who lives in or adapts to the jungle.

hombre de la selva

Related word: biodiversity

Description: Variety of species in an ecosystem.

biodiversidad

Related word: ecosystem

Description: System formed by living beings and their environment.

ecosistema

Meaning: Wild or chaotic environment.

Example: The party ended in a total jungle, with everyone dancing wildly.

La fiesta terminó en una selva total, con todos bailando locamente.

Meaning: Place full of confusion or complications.

Example: That situation became a jungle; I didn't know what to do.

Esa situación se volvió una selva; no sabía qué hacer.