underwood

BrE /ˈʌndəwʊd/ AmE /ˈʌndərwʊd/

noun en → es

1 WOOD [singular] B2

a small wood or forest, especially one growing under larger trees in a woodland area

bosquecillo, arbolado bajo

Collocations underwood of oak

  • The underwood was full of bluebells in the spring.

    El bosquecillo estaba lleno de campanillas en primavera.

2 HIDDEN WOOD [singular] C1

a wood or forest that is hidden from view by taller trees, often used in literature and poetry to create a sense of mystery or secrecy

bosque oculto, arbolado escondido

Collocations hidden underwood

  • The legend spoke of a hidden underwood where fairies danced.

    La leyenda hablaba de un bosque oculto donde los duendes bailaban.