No. 4,352 in Spanish
selva
"Selva" means "jungle" or "rainforest" in English.
In a sentence
La selva amazónica es un lugar invaluable de biodiversidad.
The Amazon rainforest is an invaluable place of biodiversity.
In this sentence, 'selva' refers to a large, dense forest, specifically the Amazon rainforest, illustrating its usage as a geographical term.
Nos adentramos en la selva para observar animales en su hábitat natural.
We ventured into the jungle to observe animals in their natural habitat.
Here, 'selva' refers to 'jungle,' emphasizing its use to describe a tropical forest rich in wildlife.
El explorador describió los sonidos misteriosos de la selva durante la noche.
The explorer described the mysterious sounds of the jungle during the night.
In this example, 'selva' denotes a jungle, creating an atmospheric context related to exploration and nocturnal activities.
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