Selvas (en. Jungles)

/ˈsel.bas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ecosystem biome characterized by high biodiversity and dense vegetation.

Tropical jungles are vital for the ecological balance of the planet.

Las selvas tropicales son vitales para el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.

Geographic area where those forests are found.

The Amazon is one of the largest jungles in the world.

El Amazonas es una de las selvas más grandes del mundo.

Habitat of many animal and plant species.

The jungles harbor millions of species that are not found anywhere else.

Las selvas albergan millones de especies que no se encuentran en ningún otro lugar.

From the Latin 'silva', which means 'forest' or 'wood'.

urban jungle

Area of forest within a city.

selva urbana

to enter the jungle

To get involved in a complex or confusing situation.

entrar en la selva

survival in the jungle

Ability to survive in a hostile environment.

survival en la selva

biodiversity

Variety of life forms within an ecosystem.

biodiversidad

ecosystem

Set of organisms and their physical environment.

ecosistema

deforestation

Elimination of trees in a jungle or forest.

deforestación

Confusion or disorder.

That place is a real 'jungle' with so many things to do.

Ese lugar es un verdadero 'selvón' con tantas cosas por hacer.

A situation difficult to manage.

That decision has gotten me into a jungle.

Esa decisión me ha metido en una selva.