No. 7,581 in Spanish
jungle
The Spanish word for "jungle" is "selva," which refers to a dense tropical forest.
In a sentence
La jungla amazónica es un ecosistema impresionante.
The Amazon jungle is an impressive ecosystem.
In this sentence, 'jungla' is used to refer to a rainforest or dense tropical forest, highlighting its natural and ecological significance.
Se perdió en la jungla mientras exploraba nuevas especies.
He got lost in the jungle while exploring new species.
Here, 'jungla' is used to depict a complex and dense area of wilderness, emphasizing the challenges and adventure involved in navigating such areas.
Entre las políticas de la empresa, uno puede sentir que está en una jungla.
Among the company policies, one might feel like being in a jungle.
In this context, 'jungla' is used metaphorically to describe a situation that is chaotic, complicated, and difficult to navigate, similar to being in a dense jungle.
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