rainforest

BrE /ˈreɪnfɒrst/ AmE /ˈreɪnˌfɔːrst/

noun en → es

1 ECOSYSTEM [singular] B1

a tropical forest with heavy rainfall and a wide variety of trees, plants, and animals

bosque lluvioso, selva tropical

  • the rainforest

Collocations rainforest canopy · rainforest ecosystem

  • The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

    El bosque lluvioso amazónico es hogar de millones de especies.

2 CONSERVATION [transitive] B2

to protect or preserve a rainforest, often to prevent deforestation and conserve biodiversity

conservar el bosque lluvioso

  • take steps to rainforest

Collocations rainforest conservation project · rainforest protection initiative

  • The government is taking steps to protect the rainforests.

    El gobierno está tomando medidas para proteger los bosques lluviosos.