forest

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfɒrɪst/ AmE /ˈfɔːrɪst/

noun en → es

1 NATURE [singular] A2

a large area of land covered with trees and plants

bosque, selva, foresta

  • the forest

Collocations forest fire · forest conservation

  • The forest is full of wildlife.

    El bosque está lleno de vida silvestre.

2 WOOD [uncountable] B1

the wood that comes from trees in a forest, used for making things

madera del bosque

  • forest products

Collocations forest resources · sustainable forest management

  • The company uses sustainable forest wood.

    La empresa utiliza madera del bosque sostenible.