English–Spanish
“jungle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈselβa/
Example
Vamos a la selva este verano.
We're going to the jungle this summer.
How to say “jungle” in Spanish
“Jungle” in Spanish is selva.
Impenetrable rainforest of tangled trees, vines, and dense undergrowth.
Example sentences with selva
En la selva amazónica, llueve casi todos los días.
In the Amazonian rainforest, it rains almost every day.
Tips for using selva
- In Spanish, selva usually denotes a tropical, humid forest; use bosque for general or temperate forests.