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forestal

fo-res-TAL/foɾesˈtal/

forest

Also: forestry, woodland
A lush, dense green woods with sunlight filtering through the leaves of tall trees.

📝 In Action

Los bomberos están luchando contra un gran incendio forestal.

B1

The firefighters are fighting a large forest fire.

La zona forestal de este país es impresionante.

A2

The forest area of this country is impressive.

Estudio ingeniería forestal porque amo la naturaleza.

B2

I am studying forestry engineering because I love nature.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • urbano (urban)
  • agrícola (agricultural)

Common Collocations

  • incendio forestal – forest fire
  • reserva forestal – forest reserve
  • masa forestal – forest cover/woodland mass

forest ranger

Also: forestry officer
Nounm or fB2
Spain
A person in a green uniform and wide-brimmed hat standing in front of tall pine trees.

📝 In Action

El forestal nos pidió que no hiciéramos fuego.

B1

The forest ranger asked us not to start a fire.

Llamé a la forestal para informar sobre un árbol caído.

B2

I called the forest ranger (female) to report a fallen tree.

Los forestales patrullan el parque nacional a diario.

B2

The forest rangers patrol the national park daily.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • guardabosques (park ranger)
  • agente forestal (forestry agent)

Common Collocations

  • cuerpo forestal – forestry service/corps
  • agente forestal – forestry officer

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "forestal" in Spanish:

forest→forest ranger→forestry→forestry officer→woodland→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: forestal

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the forest area'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
foresta(forest/woodland) — Noun
forestación(afforestation/planting trees) — Noun
deforestación(deforestation) — Noun
reforestar(to replant trees) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Late Latin word 'forestis,' which originally meant 'outside' (as in land outside the city or fence), eventually coming to mean 'woods' in Old French and Spanish.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: forestFrench: forestier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'forestal' the same as 'bosque'?

Not exactly. 'Bosque' is the noun for the forest itself. 'Forestal' is an adjective used to describe things belonging to the forest, like a 'forest fire' or 'forest ranger'.

Does 'forestal' change to 'forestales' in plural?

Yes! If you are talking about multiple forest fires or rangers, you say 'incendios forestales' or 'los forestales'.

Can I use 'forestal' for tropical jungles?

Technically yes, as it refers to any large wooded area, though 'selvático' is more common specifically for tropical jungles (selvas).