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"Forest" in Spanish: bosque
el bosque
A forest or woods is el bosque (BOHS-keh). It is masculine: el bosque. En el bosque means in the forest. Plural is los bosques.
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How to pronounce bosque
Say it
BOHS-keh
/ˈbos.ke/
BOHS-keh. Stress BOHS. Soft b and s. Final e is short. Say bosque, not English forest.
"Forest" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el bosque | the forest / the woods Default word. | Default word. |
| en el bosque | in the forest Location while hiking. | Location while hiking. |
| los bosques | the forests Plural. | Plural. |
| el bosque denso | the dense forest Describing cover. | Describing cover. |
How to use bosque in real life
- 1Trail plan
Caminamos por el bosque dos horas.
We walk through the forest for two hours.
Por el bosque.
- 2Picnic spot
Hay sombra en el bosque.
There's shade in the forest.
En el bosque.
- 3Nature class
Los bosques necesitan lluvia.
Forests need rain.
Los bosques.
Mistakes English speakers make with bosque
Incorrect: La bosque es grande.
Correct: El bosque es grande.
Bosque is masculine: el bosque.
Incorrect: Vamos a el bosque.
Correct: Vamos al bosque.
A + el → al bosque.
Good to know
Good to knowDay trips to el bosque are common near big cities. Families pack agua and ask for senderos fáciles. Bosque covers woods and forest without a separate beginner word.
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Starting a hike
ChatPal
¿Entramos al bosque por este camino?
Shall we enter the forest on this path?
You
Sí. El bosque se ve fresco.
Yes. The forest looks cool.
ChatPal
Llevo mapa. En el bosque hay curvas.
I have a map. In the forest there are turns.
You
Ok. Vamos despacio.
Okay. Let's go slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Forest" in Spanish
Is bosque masculine?
Yes: el bosque, los bosques.
How do you pronounce bosque?
BOHS-keh with stress on BOHS.
How do I say in the forest?
En el bosque.
Bosque or selva?
Bosque is woods/forest; selva often means jungle.
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