What is the Spanish word for "rainforest"?

Learn how to say "rainforest" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rainforest

Spanish

selva tropical

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Alternative translations of "rainforest"

bosque lluvioso

Examples of how to use "rainforest" in Spanish

English
The Amazon rainforest is vital for our planet.
Spanish
La selva amazónica es vital para nuestro planeta.
English
We hiked through the dense rainforest today.
Spanish
Hoy caminamos por la densa selva tropical.
English
A rainforest is home to many animals.
Spanish
Una selva tropical es hogar de muchos animales.
English
They study plants in the tropical rainforest.
Spanish
Estudian plantas en la selva tropical.
English
Rainstorms are common in the Amazon rainforest.
Spanish
Las tormentas tropicales son comunes en la selva amazónica.

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